呼朋引伴 hū péng yǐn bàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to gather one's friends
  2. to band together

CHARACTERS

呼 hū breathe sigh, exhale; call, shout
朋 péng friend, pal, acquaintance
引 yǐn to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
伴 bàn companion, comrade, partner; accompany