kuǎndài

款待

Word · Verb

entertain hospitably; treat cordially

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to entertain hospitably; to treat cordially and generously

formal

Often implies a higher level of care, warmth, and generosity than a simple "招待". Used in both formal and polite social contexts.

Zhǔ主
rén人
shèng盛
qíng情
kuǎn款
dài待
le了
wǒ我
men们
 ,
zhǔn准
bèi备
le了
fēng丰
shèng盛
de的
wǎn晚
yàn宴
 。

The host entertained us generously, preparing a lavish dinner.

Tā他
men们
rè热
qíng情
dì地
kuǎn款
dài待
yuǎn远
fāng方
lái来
de的
kè客
rén人
 。

They cordially entertained the guests from afar.

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Zhè这
cì次
de的
kuǎn款
dài待
ràng让
wǒ我
bīn宾
zhì至
rú如
guī归
 。

The hospitality this time made me feel right at home.