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爱人 (àirén) vs 伴侣 (bànlǚ): Use 伴侣 for a broader sense of companionship, while 爱人 specifically refers to a romantic partner.
This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about relationships. Common collocations include '生活伴侣' (shēnghuó bànlǚ - life partner) and '情感伴侣' (qínggǎn bànlǚ - emotional partner). Be careful not to confuse it with '朋友' (péngyǒu - friend), which is less intimate.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 伴侣 connects to themes of relationships and social interactions. Students should focus on its usage in both written and spoken contexts, and practice constructing sentences that describe relationships using this term.
Learners often confuse 伴侣 with 朋友 (péngyǒu), leading to incorrect translations like 'my friend' when they mean 'my partner.' A correct sentence would be '他是我的伴侣' (He is my partner) instead of '他是我的朋友' (He is my friend).
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How to say companion in Chinese
“companion” in Chinese is伴侣
伴侣 (bànlǚ) refers to a companion or partner, often used in the context of romantic relationships but can also describe close friends or colleagues. It conveys a sense of partnership and support in various life situations, highlighting mutual respect and companionship.
When to use 伴侣
This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about relationships. Common collocations include '生活伴侣' (shēnghuó bànlǚ - life partner) and '情感伴侣' (qínggǎn bànlǚ - emotional partner). Be careful not to confuse it with '朋友' (péngyǒu - friend), which is less intimate.
伴侣 or something close to it
爱人 (àirén) vs 伴侣 (bànlǚ): Use 伴侣 for a broader sense of companionship, while 爱人 specifically refers to a romantic partner.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 伴侣 with 朋友 (péngyǒu), leading to incorrect translations like 'my friend' when they mean 'my partner.' A correct sentence would be '他是我的伴侣' (He is my partner) instead of '他是我的朋友' (He is my friend).
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Grammar Patterns of 伴侣
伴侣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Yes, 伴侣 can also mean a close friend or colleague, but it most commonly refers to romantic partners.
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