soeng1 bun6相伴
Jyutpingsoeng1 bun6
Yalesēung buhn
Definition
To accompany or keep someone company.
neutralpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to everyday verbs like 陪. It is often used to describe a sense of emotional support or long term companionship rather than just being physically present in a room. You will frequently encounter it in written media or when someone is speaking in a more sentimental or reflective manner.
Examples
Do you have anyone to keep you company tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
accompanied by loneliness
to accompany for a lifetime
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, functional contexts like asking someone to walk with you to the store, where 陪 is the natural choice. Using 相伴 in such mundane situations can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
