Chinese Conversation · Level 60
90 words
Chinese word
礼宾
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ bīn
Meaning
- nounconcierge
Example
出门时，礼宾帮我开车门。chū mén shí lǐ bīn bāng wǒ kāi chē mén
When I leave, the concierge opens my car door for me.
More examples
到酒店大堂，我问礼宾附近有什么好吃的。dào jiǔ diàn dà táng wǒ wèn lǐ bīn fù jìn yǒu shén me hǎo chī de
When I get to the hotel lobby, I ask the concierge where to find good food nearby.
Core concept
A guest-service role that makes arrival, departure, and movement through a venue smooth and courteous.
Common phrases
礼宾服务lǐ bīn fú wù
concierge service
礼宾台lǐ bīn tái
concierge desk
Similar words
前台qián tái: A staff member at a reception desk who helps visitors with questions and procedures.
门童mén tóng: A staff member at an entrance who opens doors and may briefly hold guests' bags.
行李员xíng lǐ yuán: A staff member who carries, receives, and looks after guests' luggage.
Definition in Chinese
在酒店、会场等场所负责迎送来宾并提供礼仪性服务的人员，常见工作包括开车门、搬运行李、指引座位或陪同通行。zài jiǔ diàn huì chǎng děng cháng suǒ fù zé yíng sòng lái bīn bìng tí gōng lǐ yí xìng fú wù de rén yuán cháng jiàn gōng zuò bāo kuò kāi chē mén bān yùn xíng lǐ zhí yǐn zuò wèi huò péi tóng tōng xíng
Word origin
礼 (lǐ, "courtesy") + 宾 (bīn, "guest") combines the ideas of courteous conduct and a guest to name staff devoted to welcoming and assisting visitors.
Usage tips
- English-speaking learners may associate all hotel guest services with the front desk, but this word can refer to staff working outside or moving with guests at entrances, driveways, and event venues.
Other meanings
- porternoun
- receptionistnoun
Related words
- 礼宾员lǐ bīn yuánconciergenoun