Definitions

bīn best man; to entertain

Etymology

Someone  who hosts guests  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character 傧 combines the person radical on the left, denoting a human role, with the phonetic component 宾 on the right, derived from the traditional form 儐 that used 賓. Originally, it functioned as a verb meaning to receive or guide guests in formal ceremonies. Over time, it evolved into a noun specifically designating ceremonial attendants, such as groomsmen or bridesmaids.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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