Chinese Conversation · Level 45
90 words
Chinese word
礼宾部
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ bīn bù
Meaning
- nounconcierge desk
Example
酒店的礼宾部帮我叫了辆车。jiǔ diàn de lǐ bīn bù bāng wǒ jiào le liàng chē
The hotel concierge desk called a car for me.
More examples
当我丢了行李，礼宾部立刻帮我联系了航空公司。dāng wǒ diū le xíng lǐ lǐ bīn bù lì kè bāng wǒ lián xì le háng kōng gōng sī
When I lost my luggage, the concierge desk immediately helped me contact the airline.
Core concept
A guest-care hub that connects courteous welcomes with practical help and arranged services.
Common phrases
礼宾部服务台lǐ bīn bù fú wù tái
concierge service desk
找礼宾部帮忙zhǎo lǐ bīn bù bāng máng
ask the concierge desk for help
Similar words
前台qián tái: A hotel desk for receiving guests and handling check-in, check-out, and payments.
服务台fú wù tái: A service counter that answers visitor questions and handles simple requests.
接待处jiē dài chù: A place or counter where visitors are received and shown where to go.
Definition in Chinese
对来宾提供礼仪接待与便利服务的部门或岗位，通常负责迎送、引导、行李照看及特殊需求的安排。duì lái bīn tí gōng lǐ yí jiē dài yǔ biàn lì fú wù de bù mén huò gǎng wèi tōng cháng fù zé yíng sòng yín dǎo xíng lǐ zhào kàn jí tè shū xū qiú de ān pái
Word origin
礼 (lǐ, "courtesy") + 宾 (bīn, "guest") + 部 (bù, "department") frames the term as a department devoted to courteous guest care.
Usage tips
- At a hotel, the front desk usually handles check-in, while this unit often focuses on transport, directions, bookings, and other guest arrangements.
Other meanings
- guest servicesnoun
Related words
- 礼宾服务lǐ bīn fú wùconcierge servicenoun
- 礼宾员lǐ bīn yuánconciergenoun