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招待 (zhāo dài): to entertain

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to entertain
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to hold a reception
to offer hospitality
to entertain (guests)
to serve (customers)

Chinese explanation

对宾客或客人表示欢迎并给予接待，通常包括安排食宿、陪同活动等
也指用饭菜、茶点等款待客人，如设宴招待。常用于正式或热情的场合。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

to recruit

HSK 6

to stay

Example sentences

They warmly entertained the guests from afar.

The reception at this meeting was very thoughtful, and everyone felt satisfied.

In order to entertain these clients well, we specially prepared a sumptuous dinner.

This restaurant is famous for its way of entertaining distinguished guests.

He is in charge of entertaining the guests, so he has been busy non-stop.

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