welcome with a feast; treat someone who arrives from afar
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to welcome someone arriving from afar with a feast or special treat
neutralA traditional custom to show hospitality, often for family, friends, or distinguished guests.
Tā他
gāng刚
cóng从
guó国
wài外
huí回
lái来
，
wǒ我
men们
jīn今
wǎn晚
wèi为
tā他
jiē接
fēnɡ风
。
He just returned from abroad, so we are hosting a welcome dinner for him tonight.
Gōnɡ公
sī司
wèi为
hǎi海
wài外
ɡuī归
lái来
de的
tuán团
duì队
shè设
yàn宴
jiē接
fēnɡ风
。
The company held a feast to welcome the team returning from overseas.
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Bú不
bì必
dà大
fèi费
zhōu周
zhānɡ章
wèi为
wǒ我
jiē接
fēnɡ风
xǐ洗
chén尘
，
jiǎn简
dān单
chī吃
ɡè个
biàn便
fàn饭
jiù就
hǎo好
。
No need to go to great lengths for a welcome feast; a simple meal is fine.