Definition
陪客 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to keep a guest company' or 'to entertain a guest'. It is used when you spend time with a visitor or client to make them feel welcome, often in social or business settings. The second sense in the source — 'service clients (of prostitutes)' — is a vulgar or specialized usage that is not appropriate for general learning and is omitted here. As a separable verb, you can insert measure words or other elements between 陪 and 客, e.g., 陪过几次客 ('kept guests company a few times').
v.o.
to keep a guest companyto entertain a guest
Examples
- 陪客,。Jīn wǎn wǒ yào zài jiā péi kè, bù néng gēn nǐ chūqù le.I have to stay home and keep a guest company tonight, so I can't go out with you.
- ,。Tā péi guò jǐ cì kè, měi cì dōu liáo de hěn kāixīn.He has entertained guests a few times, and each time they chatted happily.
- 陪客,。Gōngsī pài wǒ qù jīchǎng péi kè, bǎ kèhù jiē dào jiǔdiàn.The company sent me to the airport to keep the client company and take them to the hotel.
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