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伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
伴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

伴 Stroke Order — How to Write 伴

Stroke Order

伴 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

伴 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻半

伴 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 半 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes

伴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bàn

Meanings of 伴 in Chinese

1

bàn伴

A companion or partner; someone who is with you and can provide help or company.
他是我人生中最亲密的伙伴。
He is my closest companion in life.
To accompany; to be with; to keep company.
她喜欢在安静的夜晚,伴着一杯热茶,阅读一本好书。
She enjoys reading a good book on quiet evenings, accompanied by a cup of hot tea.

Common Words and Phrases with 伴

1
bàn伴chàng唱
to accompany by singing
她在演唱会上为主要歌手伴唱,让音乐听起来更丰富
She provided background vocals for the lead singer at the concert, making the music sound richer.
2
bàn伴dāng当
A companion, partner, or servant, especially one who accompanies a master.
旅行时,有个可靠的伴当同行会增添不少乐趣。
When traveling, having a reliable companion along makes it much more enjoyable.
3
bàn伴dú读
Historically, a study companion or tutor, often for a child from a wealthy or royal family.
古代许多富家子弟都会请一位伴读来指导学业,并共同成长
In ancient times, many children from wealthy families would invite a companion reader to guide their studies and grow together.
4
bàn伴láng郎
A male attendant of the groom at a wedding, often called a best man.
我的哥哥在婚礼上担任我最好朋友的伴郎。
My brother served as the best man for my best friend at the wedding.
5
bàn伴yuè乐
Music accompanying the action and dialogue in a film.
这部电影的伴乐巧妙地烘托了紧张气氛,让观众身临其境。
The film's accompanying music skillfully built a tense atmosphere, making the audience feel immersed.
6
bàn伴lǚ侣
A partner, companion, or mate, often referring to a spouse or someone with whom one shares life or activities.
她是我人生中最好的伴侣,我们一起经历了许多风风雨雨。
She is the best partner in my life; we have experienced many ups and downs together.
7
bàn伴niáng娘
A bridesmaid is a female attendant of the bride at a wedding.
我的伴娘穿着漂亮的礼服,陪伴我走过红毯。
My bridesmaid wore a beautiful gown and accompanied me down the aisle.
8
bàn伴shēng生
Coexisting or occurring together, often implying a close relationship or dependency.
这种稀有矿物常常与金矿伴生,因此发现金矿时也可能找到它。
This rare mineral often coexists with gold deposits, so it might also be found when gold deposits are discovered.
9
bàn伴sòng送
To accompany someone for a short distance when they are leaving.
她走到车站,伴送即将远行的弟弟,眼中充满了不舍。
She walked to the station, accompanying her brother who was about to embark on a long journey, her eyes filled with reluctance to part.
10
bàn伴sù宿
To keep vigil at a funeral.
为了照顾生病的宠物,他决定今晚在宠物医院伴宿
To care for his sick pet, he decided to stay overnight at the pet hospital tonight.
11
bàn伴suí随
to accompany; to go along with
成功常常伴随着辛勤的努力。
Success is often accompanied by diligent effort.
12
bàn伴tóng同
To accompany; to be together with.
小狗总是伴同小主人去公园散步
The little dog always accompanies its young owner for a walk in the park.
13
bàn伴wǔ舞
A dancer who accompanies a lead performer (singer or principal dancer) or acts as a dance partner.
演唱会上,一群充满活力的舞者为他伴舞,将气氛推向高潮。
During the concert, a group of energetic dancers accompanied him, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.
14
bàn伴xīng星
A star that orbits a primary star in a binary system.
科学家们发现,许多恒星并非独立存在,而是与一颗或多颗伴星共同形成一个星系
Scientists have discovered that many stars do not exist in isolation, but instead form a star system with one or more companion stars.
15
bàn伴yīn音
sound accompanying images in film and television
这部老电影的伴音有些失真,影响了观影体验
The audio track of this old movie is a bit distorted, affecting the viewing experience.
16
bàn伴yóu游
An accompanying traveler or traveling companion.
她聘请了一位专业的伴游,以确保她的旅行体验更加丰富和安全。
She hired a professional travel companion to ensure her travel experience was richer and safer.

More words with 伴

  • huǒ伙bàn伴partner or companion
  • jié结bàn伴to go with; to form a companionship
  • xiāng相bàn伴accompany each other; be together
  • dā搭bàn伴Be partners, Team up
  • jiù就bàn伴To keep someone company.
  • nǚ女bàn伴female companion
  • wǔ舞bàn伴A dancing partner.
  • yóu游bàn伴travel companion
  • zuò作bàn伴To keep company; to be a companion.
  • péi陪bàn伴Companionship, Company
  • tóng同bàn伴Companion, Partner
  • xìng性huǒ伙bàn伴sexual partner
  • lǚ侣bàn伴companion; mate; partner
  • lǚ旅bàn伴travel companion, companion
  • huǒ火bàn伴Comrades-in-arms; fellow soldiers
  • bàn伴yǒu有accompanied by, with
  • bàn伴zòu奏accompaniment, backing
  • huǒ伙bàn伴guān关xì系partnership, relationship
  • wán玩bàn伴Playmate, Playfellow
  • yǔ语bàn伴language partner, conversation partner

Idioms with 伴

  • bàn伴fēng风dā搭yǔ雨to toil through wind and rain
  • bàn伴jūn君rú如bàn伴hǔ虎Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger
  • bàn伴shí食zǎi宰xiàng相incompetent official holding high position
  • bàn伴shí食zhōng中shū书an incompetent high official
  • shī湿ròu肉bàn伴gān干chái柴torture severely

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Questions about 伴

What does 伴 mean in Chinese?

伴 (bàn) means “A companion or partner” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 伴?

伴 is pronounced bàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 伴 have?

伴 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 伴?

伴 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 伴?

The radical of 伴 is 亻, and 伴 is a phono-semantic compound.

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