陪同 péitóng to accompany
How to remember 陪同: 陪 accompany + 同 same = to accompany.
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How it is used
- To accompany (esp. formally, as an escort) - 陪同参观 (péitóng cānguān) to accompany on a tour, 陪同人员 (péitóng rényuán) accompanying personnel.
- More formal/official than everyday 陪 (péi, to keep company); used for hosting guests, delegations, officials.
- Implies escorting someone in an official or hosting capacity.