款待 kuǎndài to entertain
to entertain; to be hospitable to
How to remember 款待: 款 funds + 待 to entertain = to entertain.
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How it is used
- 'To entertain hospitably, treat as a guest' - 热情款待 (rèqíng kuǎndài) to receive warmly.
- Formal/warm; implies generous hospitality with food and care: 款待客人 to wine and dine guests.
- 承蒙款待 (chéngméng kuǎndài) a polite 'thank you for your hospitality'.