陪聊

Mandarin · pinyin péi liáo

Meanings

  1. to keep sb company for a chat
  2. (esp.) to be a paid escort
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陪
péi · accompany, be with, keep company
聊
liáo · somewhat, slightly, at least
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2–2 · pei2 liao2

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pui4 liu4

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