接待

jiē dài

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to receive (a visitor)
2. to admit (allow sb to enter)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 拒绝 jù jué 拒绝 jù jué to refuse; to decline; to reject 接待 means to receive, while 拒绝 means to refuse or reject.: to refuse; to decline; to reject

Related words

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• 迎接 yíng jiē 迎接 yíng jiē to welcome; to greet 接待 emphasizes receiving and entertaining guests, while 迎接 is more about meeting someone upon arrival.: to welcome; to greet
• 送别 sòng bié 送别 sòng bié to farewell 接待 is receiving, while 送别 is seeing someone off.: to farewell

Synonyms

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• 招待 zhāo dài 招待 zhāo dài to receive (guests) Both mean to receive guests, but 招待 often implies providing hospitality and entertainment.: to receive (guests)

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in formal settings like hotels or businesses, e.g., 接待客人 (receive guests), 接待处 (reception desk).

Formality

接待 is slightly formal; in casual speech, 接 (jiē) is often used, e.g., 我去接你 (I'll come to meet you).

Example Sentences

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他在门口 接待 客人。

He receives guests at the door.

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Words Containing 接待

• 接待员 接待员 jiē dài yuán: receptionist
• 接待室 接待室 jiē dài shì: reception room

Child Words of 接待

• 待 待 dāi: to stay
• 待 待 dài: to wait
• 接 接 jiē: to receive