Definition
稀客 is a polite, warm expression used by a host to greet a guest who rarely visits. It carries a tone of pleasant surprise and appreciation — like saying 'What a rare treat to see you!' in English. You'll hear it in social settings when someone shows up unexpectedly or after a long time, often followed by an invitation to sit down or have tea.
n.
rare visitor (used as a warm greeting for someone who doesn't come often)
Examples
- ，稀客！。Yō, xī kè! Kuài jìnlái zuò.Oh, a rare visitor! Come in and sit down.
- 稀客，。Nǐ kěshì xī kè a, hǎojiǔ bú jiàn le.You're a rare visitor — long time no see.
- 稀客，。Jīntiān lái le wèi xī kè, wǒmen hǎohāo zhāodài yíxià.A rare visitor came today — let's treat them well.
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