Chinese word

款待

Pronunciation

Pinyinkuǎn dài

Meaning

  • verbtreat

Example

我们会好好款待你。wǒ men huì háo hǎo kuǎn dài nǐ

We will treat you well.

Illustration for 款待 (treat)

More examples

朋友们热情地款待了我们。péng yǒu men rè qíng dì kuǎn dài le wǒ men

Our friends treated us warmly.

Core concept

A host surrounds guests with a warm welcome and attentive care.

Common phrases

  • 热情款待客人rè qíng kuǎn dài kè rén

    treat guests warmly

  • 热情地款待我们rè qíng dì kuǎn dài wǒ men

    treat us warmly

  • 好好款待你háo hǎo kuǎn dài nǐ

    treat you well

Similar words

招待zhāo dài: Invites people to attend an event or share a meal.
请客qǐng kè: Pays for food or drinks shared with other people.
接待jiē dài: Receives and assists guests at a workplace or official event.

Definition in Chinese

以热情或周到的方式接待客人，使客人感到受欢迎并得到照顾。yǐ rè qíng huò zhōu dào de fāng shì jiē dài kè rén shǐ kè rén gǎn dào shòu huān yíng bìng dé dào zhào gù

Word origin

款 (kuǎn, "sincere goodwill") + 待 (dài, "receive or treat") forms a compound for receiving guests with gracious care.

Usage tips

  • This verb has a polished, hospitable tone, so it fits guests, visitors, and clients when the host makes a special effort.

Other meanings

  • hostverb
  • entertainverb

Opposites

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