Definition
招待 (zhāodài) means to host or entertain guests, often with food, drink, or warm service — it's the general word for being a host. 接待 (jiēdài) is more formal, focusing on receiving or admitting a visitor (e.g., at a reception desk), while 款待 (kuǎndài) implies especially generous or lavish hospitality. 服务 (fúwù) is broader, meaning 'to serve' in any capacity, not specifically as a host.
verb
to entertainto hostto serve (guests or customers)
Examples
- 招待。Wǒmen rèqíng de zhāo dài le láizì gè guó de péngyou.We warmly entertained friends from various countries.
- 招待。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwùyuán hěn huì zhāo dài kèrén.The waiters at this hotel are very good at serving guests.
- 招待。Tā fùzé zhāo dài jīntiān de jǐ wèi zhòngyào gùkè.He is responsible for hosting today's several important customers.
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