Writing
伴 (bàn) — how to say "companion" in Chinese
伴
Companion
noun · verb
Character composition
伴
companion
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
伴我同行
bàn wǒ tóngxíng
to accompany me on the journey
Examples
我们一起旅行，他是我的好伴。
We travel together, he is my good companion.
他是我的伴。
He is my companion.
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Frequently asked questions
Companion meaning in Chinese
"companion" in Chinese is 伴 (bàn).
Ban meaning Chinese
伴 (bàn) means "Companion".
How is 伴 pronounced?
It is pronounced bàn (written as ban). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "companion" in Chinese characters?
It is written 伴 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 伴?
伴 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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