Chinese word

好客

Pronunciation

Pinyinhào kè

Meaning

  • adjectivehospitable

Example

我们邻居很好客，常常请人来吃饭。wǒ men lín jū hěn hào kè cháng cháng qǐng rén lái chī fàn

Our neighbors are very hospitable and often invite people over for meals.

Illustration for 好客 (hospitable)

More examples

尽管工作忙，他对来访的朋友还是很好客。jín guǎn gōng zuò máng tā duì lái fǎng de péng yǒu hái shì hěn hào kè

Although he is busy with work, he is still very hospitable to visiting friends.

Core concept

Treats visitors as welcome guests and enjoys sharing food, time, or a home with them.

Common phrases

  • 很好客hěn hào kè

    very hospitable

  • 热情好客rè qíng hào kè

    warm and hospitable

  • 对客人很好客duì kè rén hěn hào kè

    very hospitable toward guests

Similar words

热情rè qíng: Showing warm, lively friendliness and an eager welcome toward people.
亲切qīn qiè: Kind and easy to approach, with a manner that shows care for others.
友善yǒu shàn: Kind and friendly toward others, with a helpful and cooperative attitude.

Definition in Chinese

指性格上喜欢招待来访者，经常请人到家中或聚会中款待客人的形容词。zhǐ xìng gé shàng xǐ huān zhāo dài lái fáng zhě jīng cháng qǐng rén dào jiā zhōng huò jù huì zhōng kuǎn dài kè rén de xíng róng cí

Word origin

好 (hào, "to like") + 客 (kè, "guest") combine to describe someone who likes receiving guests.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this adjective usually describes an established personal trait, so it fits a person or household better than a single act of serving visitors.

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