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AI Study Notes for 客户
顾客 (gùkè) vs 客户 (kèhù): Use 客户 for business or service provider relationships, while 顾客 is more general for any buyer.
Be careful not to confuse 客户 (kèhù) with 顾客 (gùkè), which also means customer but is often used in retail rather than business contexts. This term is more formal and typically used in professional settings. Remember to use the correct tone for each character: kè (4th tone) and hù (4th tone).
As an HSK 6 word, 客户 connects with other business-related terms like 交易 (jiāoyì - transaction) and 服务 (fúwù - service). Focus on using it in various sentence structures to enhance fluency in business discussions and customer interactions.
Learners often confuse 客户 with similar terms like 顾客. For example, saying '我有很多顾客' (I have many clients) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多客户'. Additionally, ensure the tones are pronounced correctly to convey the intended meaning.
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How to say client in Chinese
“client” in Chinese is客户
客户 (kèhù) refers to a client or customer, commonly used in business contexts to denote individuals or organizations that purchase goods or services. This term emphasizes the relationship between service providers and those who engage their services, highlighting the importance of customer satisfaction in commerce.
When to use 客户
Be careful not to confuse 客户 (kèhù) with 顾客 (gùkè), which also means customer but is often used in retail rather than business contexts. This term is more formal and typically used in professional settings. Remember to use the correct tone for each character: kè (4th tone) and hù (4th tone).
客户 or something close to it
顾客 (gùkè) vs 客户 (kèhù): Use 客户 for business or service provider relationships, while 顾客 is more general for any buyer.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 客户 with similar terms like 顾客. For example, saying '我有很多顾客' (I have many clients) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多客户'. Additionally, ensure the tones are pronounced correctly to convey the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 客户
客户 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 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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透支的____每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
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Cultural Notes for 客户
While the concept of a customer exists in both cultures, in China, there is a greater emphasis on building long-term relationships and loyalty with clients compared to the often transactional nature of customer interactions in Western contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 客户
客户 typically refers to clients in a business context, while 顾客 is more commonly used for customers in retail settings.
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