Definition
会客 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to receive a visitor' or 'to meet with a guest', typically used in formal or business settings. The verb 会 ('to meet') can split from the object 客 ('guest') when inserting time, frequency, or other elements — for example, 会了一次客 ('met with a guest once'). You do not place the person being met directly after 会客; instead use 跟/和 + person + 会客 or the separated form.
v.o.
to receive a visitorto meet with a guest (formal)
Examples
- 会客。Jīnglǐ zhèngzài bàngōngshì huì kè.The manager is receiving a visitor in the office.
- 。Tā jīntiān xiàwǔ huì le yí cì kè.He met with a guest once this afternoon.
- 。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn yǒu zhuānmén de huì kè shì.This hotel has a dedicated meeting room for guests.
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