Chinese word

接待

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiē dài

Meaning

  • verbhost

Example

他负责接待来访的客户。tā fù zé jiē dài lái fǎng de kè hù

He is responsible for hosting visiting clients.

Illustration for 接待 (host)

More examples

公司安排专人接待外国客人。gōng sī ān pái zhuān rén jiē dài wài guó kè rén

The company arranged for a staff member to host foreign guests.

Core concept

Welcoming a visitor and staying involved to make the visit go smoothly, especially in a formal setting.

Common phrases

  • 接待客人jiē dài kè rén

    host guests

  • 接待客户jiē dài kè hù

    host clients

  • 接待外国客人jiē dài wài guó kè rén

    host foreign guests

Similar words

招待zhāo dài: Invite people to share a meal or gathering as guests.
欢迎huān yíng: Greet people warmly and show that they are welcome.
迎接yíng jiē: Meet people at the time they arrive.

Definition in Chinese

以招待、陪同或应酬的方式对客人表示礼遇，常用于商务或正式场合。yǐ zhāo dài péi tóng huò yìng chóu de fāng shì duì kè rén biǎo shì lǐ yù cháng yòng yú shāng wù huò zhèng shì chǎng hé

Word origin

接 (jiē, "receive") + 待 (dài, "attend to") forms 接待 (jiēdài, "host"), combining the arrival of a guest with proper care during the visit.

Usage tips

  • English host can suggest organizing an event, while this Chinese verb usually focuses on the visitors and the service provided during their visit.

Other meanings

  • receiveverb
  • hospitalitynoun

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