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March 24, 2026
伴随(伴隨)bànsuí(ban4sui2)
伴随 (bàn suí) means to accompany or to follow along with something else. It is often used in contexts where one event or action occurs alongside another, suggesting a close relationship or correlation between them.
Strokes18Frequency#7040DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of companionship is significant, often reflected in social and familial relationships. The term 伴随 may be used in discussions about societal changes, such as urbanization accompanying industrial growth.
Memory Tip
Think of 伴 (bàn) as a 'band' of friends accompanying you, while 随 (suí) sounds like 'sway,' as if they are swaying together in harmony. Visualize a group of friends walking side by side, supporting each other.
Meanings of 伴随
bànsuí(ban4sui2)
1to accompany
2to follow
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About 伴随
伴随Simplified
伴隨Traditional
18Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7040Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
伴随 (bàn suí) vs 随着 (suí zhe) — use 伴随 when emphasizing the accompaniment of one action with another, while 随着 indicates a more general following or progression.
Usage Notes
This word is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with '跟' (gēn), which is more casual. Remember that 伴随 emphasizes a simultaneous occurrence or relationship.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 伴随 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to relationships and events, such as '出现' (chūxiàn, to appear) and '发生' (fāshēng, to happen). Focus on using it in complex sentences to describe interactions between multiple elements.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 伴随 with 伴 (bàn) alone, which means 'to accompany' without the nuance of simultaneous occurrence. For example, saying '我伴随他' (Wǒ bàn suí tā) incorrectly suggests a casual companionship instead of a simultaneous action.
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伴随 (bàn suí) means to accompany or to follow along with something else. It is often used in contexts where one event or action occurs alongside another, suggesting a close relationship or correlation between them.
When to use 伴随
This word is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with '跟' (gēn), which is more casual. Remember that 伴随 emphasizes a simultaneous occurrence or relationship.
伴随 or something close to it
伴随 (bàn suí) vs 随着 (suí zhe) — use 伴随 when emphasizing the accompaniment of one action with another, while 随着 indicates a more general following or progression.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 伴随 with 伴 (bàn) alone, which means 'to accompany' without the nuance of simultaneous occurrence. For example, saying '我伴随他' (Wǒ bàn suí tā) incorrectly suggests a casual companionship instead of a simultaneous action.
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Grammar Patterns of 伴随
伴随 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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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Complete the Sentence
____着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。
With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
