guest; visitor; passenger
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
guest; visitor
The opposite of 主人 (host). Refers to someone invited for social, business, or entertainment purposes.
Several important guests have come to the house.
The host warmly entertained every guest.
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As a guest, I should bring a gift.
The company will have a visitor this afternoon.
noun
passenger; traveler
Specifically refers to a traveler or passenger using transportation services (like trains, hotels).
There are over three hundred passengers on this flight.
The hotel requires guests to check out by noon.
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The taxi driver took the passenger to the airport.
noun
merchant; business client; trader
Used in commercial contexts to refer to merchants, traders, or out-of-town business clients.
That Guangdong merchant placed a large order for goods.
The company receives many out-of-town business clients every year.
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He is our important long-term business client.