pui4陪

Jyutpingpui4

Yalepùih

動詞Very common

Definition

To accompany someone, keep them company, or go somewhere with them.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the emotional or social support provided by being present with someone. It implies a sense of shared time and attention rather than just physical proximity. When used to mean going somewhere together, it often suggests that the speaker is supporting the other person's needs or schedule.

Examples

nei5你gam1今maan5晚dak1得haan4閒pui4陪ngo5我sik6食faan6飯mei6未aa4呀？

Are you free to have dinner with me tonight?

keoi5佢hou2好gwaai1乖，seng4成jat6日dou1都pui4陪zyu6住po4婆po2婆saan3散bou6步。

He is very well-behaved and always keeps his grandmother company on walks.

Common phrases

pui4陪zyu6住

to keep someone company continuously

pui4陪nei5你

to accompany you

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 同埋, which simply means 'and' or 'together with'. While 同埋 describes a joint action, 陪 specifically emphasizes the act of providing company or support to someone else.