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接待 (jiēdài) vs 招待 (zhāodài) — use 接待 for formal receptions, while 招待 emphasizes hospitality and entertaining guests.
This term is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse 接待 with 招待 (zhāodài), which has a slightly different nuance, focusing more on entertaining rather than just receiving.
As a level 5 word, 接待 builds on vocabulary related to hospitality and customer service. Students should focus on its usage in sentences with other related terms like 访客 (fǎngkè, visitor) and 服务 (fúwù, service) to enhance contextual understanding.
Learners often misuse 接待 in casual settings, saying '我接待我的朋友' (I receive my friends), which sounds overly formal. A more appropriate phrase would be '我招待我的朋友' (I host my friends).
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How to say to receive (a visitor) in Chinese
“to receive (a visitor)” in Chinese is接待
接待 (jiēdài) means to receive or admit someone, typically in a formal context such as welcoming guests or visitors. It's commonly used in hospitality, business settings, and official receptions, highlighting the act of providing service or accommodation to others.
When to use 接待
This term is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse 接待 with 招待 (zhāodài), which has a slightly different nuance, focusing more on entertaining rather than just receiving.
接待 or something close to it
接待 (jiēdài) vs 招待 (zhāodài) — use 接待 for formal receptions, while 招待 emphasizes hospitality and entertaining guests.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 接待 in casual settings, saying '我接待我的朋友' (I receive my friends), which sounds overly formal. A more appropriate phrase would be '我招待我的朋友' (I host my friends).
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Grammar Patterns of 接待
接待 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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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“我来要求归还我的房产，”她向____人员宣布。
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Yes, 接待 is typically used in formal contexts, such as welcoming guests in a business or official setting.
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