賓 (bīn) - Guest — refers to a visitor, someone who & also used in words for hospitality, customer, or

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賓 · bīn

Guest — refers to a visitor, someone who is invited;

also used in words for hospitality, customer, or client.

Guest — refers to a visitor, someone whoalso used in words for hospitality, customer, or

Usage highlights

Distinguished guestGuest of honorHotel guestVisitorCustomerHost and guest

Synonyms

  • 客— guest, visitor
  • 来宾— visitor, guest

Antonyms

  • 主— host, owner

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We warmly welcome our distinguished guests (贵宾).
  • The hotel provides excellent service for its guests (宾客).
  • Please come in and make yourself at home (请进, 宾至如归).
  • The visiting delegation arrived yesterday (来宾代表团).

Collocations

  • Distinguished guest(贵宾)
  • Guest of honor(嘉宾)
  • Hotel guest(宾馆宾客)
  • Visitor(来宾)
  • Customer(宾客)
  • Host and guest(宾主)

Idioms

  • Guests feel at home(宾至如归)
  • Host and guest enjoy each other's company(宾主尽欢)
  • Treat guests as honored(宾礼相待)
  • Guest fills the hall(宾客盈门)
  • Guest surpasses the host(喧宾夺主)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, hospitality is highly valued, and treating guests with respect is a fundamental virtue.
  • The character appears in many formal contexts related to diplomacy, business, and social etiquette.
  • The concept of 'guest' extends to customers in commercial settings, reflecting the importance of service.

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