招待 zhāodài to hold a reception
to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)
How to remember 招待: 招 to summon + 待 to entertain = to hold a reception.
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How it is used
- To host / entertain / serve (guests or customers): 招待客人 (zhāodài kèrén) to entertain guests, 招待所 (zhāodàisuǒ) a guesthouse.
- About receiving and looking after guests hospitably, or serving customers.
- 热情招待 (to host warmly). 招待所 = a modest lodging/hostel.