polite phrase inviting guests; please
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
polite formula used by a host to invite a guest to meet or enter
formalUsed formally by hosts when welcoming guests or inviting them to enter a room. Conveys respect and politeness.
Zhǔ主
rén人
gǒng拱
shǒu手
shuō说
dào道
：
"
Yǒu有
qǐng请
guì贵
kè客
shàng上
zuò座
。
"
The host cupped his hands and said, "Please, honored guest, take the seat of honor."
Yǒu有
qǐng请
gè各
wèi位
jiā嘉
bīn宾
rù入
chǎng场
jiù就
zuò座
。
Please, all distinguished guests, enter and be seated.
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Shī师
fu傅
，
yǒu有
qǐng请
lǐ里
miàn面
zuò坐
。
Master, please come in and sit down.