招
待

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The word "招待" is formed by combining two characters: "招", which consists of the radical "扌" (hand) indicating action and the component "召" providing phonetic cue, meaning to beckon or invite; and "待", which consists of the radical "彳" (step) suggesting movement and the component "寺", meaning to wait or treat. Together, they create a compound where "招" conveys inviting and "待" conveys receiving, thus forming the meaning to host or entertain guests.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈招待家里的客人。

Māma zhāodài jiā lǐ de kèrén.

Mom entertains the guests at home.

昨天我们招待了远方的亲戚。

Zuótiān wǒmen zhāodàile yuǎnfāng de qīnqi.

Yesterday we entertained relatives from afar.

他精心准备食物来招待来访的朋友。

Tā jīngxīn zhǔnbèi shíwù lái zhāodài láifǎng de péngyou.

He carefully prepared food to entertain visiting friends.

如果客人太多，我们就需要好好招待他们。

Rúguǒ kèrén tài duō, wǒmen jiù xūyào hǎohǎo zhāodài tāmen.

If there are too many guests, we need to entertain them well.

在商务会议上，公司代表必须礼貌地招待所有合作伙伴。

Zài shāngwù huìyì shàng, gōngsī dàibiǎo bìxū lǐmào de zhāodài suǒyǒu hézuò huǒbàn.

At business meetings, company representatives must politely entertain all partners.

Word Definition - 招待

zhāo dài to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)

Individual Character Details

招 zhāo
待 dāi, dài