Definition
接待 (jiēdài) means 'to receive (a visitor or guest)' and is the general term for handling visits, covering welcoming, attending to, and providing service. It contrasts with 迎接 (yíngjiē), which focuses only on the moment of greeting, and is broader than 招待 (zhāodài), which centers on entertaining guests. Use 接待 in business, conferences, and formal hospitality settings.
verb
to receive (a visitor or guest)to admit
Examples
- ，接待。Jīntiān yǒu zhòngyào kèrén lái, wǒ fùzé jiē dài tāmen.Important guests are coming today, I'm in charge of receiving them.
- 接待。Wǒmen gōngsī zhuānmén jiē dài hǎiwài kèhù.Our company specializes in receiving overseas clients.
- 接待。Zhè cì huìyì ānpái le zhuān rén jiē dài cānhuì zhě.This conference arranged dedicated staff to receive the attendees.
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