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贵宾 (guìbīn) - use 嘉宾 for honored guests in formal contexts, while 贵宾 emphasizes a higher status or privilege.
While 嘉宾 is often used in formal settings, it can sometimes be misused in casual conversations. Avoid using it to describe ordinary guests, as this term conveys a special status. Common collocations include '邀请嘉宾' (invite guests) and '嘉宾演讲' (guest speech).
As an HSK 5 word, 嘉宾 connects to other words related to guests and hospitality, such as 客人 (kè rén, guest) and 主人 (zhǔ rén, host). Students should focus on the nuances of formality and context in which 嘉宾 is appropriate.
Learners often confuse 嘉宾 with 客人 (kè rén), which simply means 'guest' without the honorific connotation. For example, saying '我请了很多嘉宾' (I invited many guests) is incorrect if referring to ordinary friends; it should be '我请了很多客人' instead.
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How to say esteemed guest in Chinese
“esteemed guest” in Chinese is嘉宾
嘉宾 (jiā bīn) refers to an esteemed or honored guest, often used in formal contexts such as events, ceremonies, or television shows. The term implies a level of respect and admiration for the guest's presence, indicating that they hold significance in the given setting.
When to use 嘉宾
While 嘉宾 is often used in formal settings, it can sometimes be misused in casual conversations. Avoid using it to describe ordinary guests, as this term conveys a special status. Common collocations include '邀请嘉宾' (invite guests) and '嘉宾演讲' (guest speech).
嘉宾 or something close to it
贵宾 (guìbīn) - use 嘉宾 for honored guests in formal contexts, while 贵宾 emphasizes a higher status or privilege.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嘉宾 with 客人 (kè rén), which simply means 'guest' without the honorific connotation. For example, saying '我请了很多嘉宾' (I invited many guests) is incorrect if referring to ordinary friends; it should be '我请了很多客人' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 嘉宾
嘉宾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我的特邀____将是喜剧演员本·艾尔顿。
My special guest will be comedian Ben Elton.
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No, 嘉宾 is specifically reserved for esteemed guests, not family members, who would typically be referred to as 家人 (jiā rén).
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