Meaning of 陪
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to accompany
- to keep sb company
- to assist
- old variant of 賠|赔[pei2]
How to use 陪
陪 is a common verb meaning to keep someone company or go somewhere with them, and the person accompanied comes right after it. It often pairs with another verb: 陪 + person + action. Example: 我陪妈妈去医院。(Wǒ péi māma qù yīyuàn.) I am going to the hospital with my mom.
陪 has the 阝 (mound, hill) side on the left and 咅 (pǒu) on the right, which looks like 立 (stand) over 口 (mouth). Picture someone standing beside you on a hill, talking with you so you are not alone.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 陪 (péi, accompany) with 赔 (péi, to compensate), 培 (péi, to cultivate), and 倍 (bèi, times). They share the right side 咅, so check the left part: 阝 for 陪, 贝 for 赔, 土 for 培, 亻 for 倍.
陪 in example sentences
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陪 péi · to accompany · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 陪.
Questions about 陪
What does 陪 mean?
陪 (péi) means "to accompany; to keep sb company" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 陪?
陪 is made of 1 character: 陪 (10 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 陪 an HSK word?
Yes. 陪 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 陪 and 跟 when saying 'with someone'?
跟 is a neutral preposition, as in 我跟他去 (I go with him). 陪 is a verb that suggests you are going for the other person's sake, to keep them company or help them. 我陪他去 means you go mainly because he needs or wants you there.
How do I use 失陪 politely?
失陪 (shīpéi) is a polite phrase used when you must leave a guest or a gathering early. You can say 不好意思，我先失陪了 (Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ xiān shīpéi le), meaning 'Sorry, I have to excuse myself first.' It sounds formal and courteous.