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款待

kuǎn dài
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to entertain
  2. 2. to be hospitable to

Word relationships

Antonyms

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慢待
màn dài

to slight (treat badly)

慢待 means to treat coldly or neglect, opposite of 款待's warm hospitality.

Related words

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客人
kè rén

visitor

客人 means 'guest,' the object of the hospitality shown by 款待.

Synonyms

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招待
zhāo dài

to receive (guests)

Both mean to host or entertain guests, but 款待 implies more warmth and generosity.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 款待 (warm hospitality) with 招待 (to receive guests generally); 款待 implies exceptional generosity.

Formality

款待 is rather formal and typically used in written or polite speech, not in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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主人热情地 款待 了我们。
The host warmly entertained us.
感谢你们的盛情 款待 。
Thank you for your magnificent hospitality.

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Words Containing 款待

热情款待
rè qíng kuǎn dài

to provide warm hospitality

Child Words of 款待

待
dāi

to stay

待
dài

to wait

款
kuǎn

section