接待 jiēdài to receive
to receive; to entertain; to host (guests, visitors or clients)
How to remember 接待: 接 receive + 待 to entertain = to receive.
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How it is used
- To receive/host guests, visitors, or clients - 接待客人 (jiēdài kèrén) receive guests; 接待处 reception desk.
- Formal hospitality: welcoming and attending to visitors (in business, hotels, official visits). 接待员 = receptionist.
- Distinguish from 招待 (zhāodài, to entertain/treat, more about wining and dining) - 接待 stresses receiving and handling.
Example sentences
- 这个家庭热情地接待了我。 Zhège jiātíng rèqíng de jiēdài le wǒ.This family gave me a warm welcome.
- 汽车旅馆可以接待多达400名客人。 Qìchēlǚguǎn kěyǐ jiēdài duōdá 400míng kèrén.The motel can accommodate as many as 400 guests.