HSK · Level 96
45 words
Chinese word
东道主
Pronunciation
Pinyindōng dào zhǔ
Meaning
- nounhost
Example
我们是这次活动的东道主，请多关照。wǒ men shì zhè cì huó dòng de dōng dào zhǔ qǐng duō guān zhào
We are the hosts of this event, so please be kind to us.
More examples
作为东道主，大会的接待工作由我们来安排。zuò wéi dōng dào zhǔ dà huì de jiē dài gōng zuò yóu wǒ men lái ān pái
As the host, we will arrange the conference reception.
Core concept
The person or organization on the hosting side of an event, arranging it and welcoming its guests.
Common phrases
作为东道主zuò wéi dōng dào zhǔ
as the host
由东道主负责yóu dōng dào zhǔ fù zé
handled by the host
东道主国dōng dào zhǔ guó
host country
Similar words
主办方zhǔ bàn fāng: The person or organization in charge of organizing and conducting an event.
主办单位zhǔ bàn dān wèi: The formally identified organization that takes official responsibility for an event.
承办方chéng bàn fāng: The organization or company entrusted with the practical setup and running of an event.
组织者zǔ zhī zhě: The person or group that puts an event together and prepares it.
Definition in Chinese
在活动或聚会中承担筹办、组织并接待来宾的个人或单位。zài huó dòng huò jù huì zhōng chéng dān chóu bàn zǔ zhī bìng jiē dài lái bīn de gè rén huò dān wèi
Word origin
东 (dōng, "east") + 道 (dào, "route") + 主 (zhǔ, "host/master") originally described a host on an eastern route, then broadened to the host responsible for receiving visitors at an event.
Usage tips
- English host can also mean a presenter or a computer, but this word specifically identifies the organizing and welcoming side of an event, often in a formal introduction.