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热情 (rèqíng) - use 好客 (hàokè) when emphasizing hospitality towards guests specifically, while 热情 (rèqíng) is broader and can describe enthusiasm in various contexts.
This term is typically used in informal contexts, such as describing someone's personality or home environment. A common mistake is to use it in a formal context; instead, opt for expressions like '款待' (kuǎndài) in more formal situations. Be careful with tones; the fourth tone in both characters is crucial to convey the correct meaning.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 好客 connects with other hospitality-related terms like '客人' (kèrén - guest) and '招待' (zhāodài - to receive guests). Students should focus on using it in conversational practice and understanding its implications in social settings.
Learners often confuse 好客 with the similar-sounding word '好客人' (hàokèrén), which is incorrect. The correct usage is simply 好客 to describe a hospitable person or atmosphere.
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How to say hospitality in Chinese
“hospitality” in Chinese is好客
好客 (hào kè) refers to the quality of being hospitable and welcoming to guests. It is often used in contexts where individuals or families take pride in treating their visitors warmly, reflecting a significant aspect of social interaction in Chinese culture.
When to use 好客
This term is typically used in informal contexts, such as describing someone's personality or home environment. A common mistake is to use it in a formal context; instead, opt for expressions like '款待' (kuǎndài) in more formal situations. Be careful with tones; the fourth tone in both characters is crucial to convey the correct meaning.
好客 or something close to it
热情 (rèqíng) - use 好客 (hàokè) when emphasizing hospitality towards guests specifically, while 热情 (rèqíng) is broader and can describe enthusiasm in various contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 好客 with the similar-sounding word '好客人' (hàokèrén), which is incorrect. The correct usage is simply 好客 to describe a hospitable person or atmosphere.
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Grammar Patterns of 好客
好客 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 5 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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无论何时无论对谁他都是很____的。
His hospitality was instantaneous and all-embracing.
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You can say '他很好客' (tā hěn hào kè) meaning 'He is very hospitable.'
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