接待

jiē dài

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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拒绝

jù jué

to refuse; to decline; to reject

接待 means to receive, while 拒绝 means to refuse or reject.

Related words

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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.

送别

sòng bié

to farewell

接待 is receiving, while 送别 is seeing someone off.

Synonyms

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招待

zhāo dài

to receive (guests)

Both mean to receive guests, but 招待 often implies providing hospitality and entertainment.

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

receptionist

reception room

Child Words of 接待

to stay

to wait

to receive