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March 24, 2026
接待jiēdài(jie1dai4)
接待 (jiēdài) means to receive or admit someone, typically in a formal context such as welcoming guests or visitors. It's commonly used in hospitality, business settings, and official receptions, highlighting the act of providing service or accommodation to others.
Frequency#6859DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 接待 is very significant, especially during festivals or business events, where the demeanor and hospitality shown can reflect on one's personal and professional reputation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a welcoming host at a door, with arms open wide, saying 'jie' (接) as they 'dai' (待) for guests to arrive. Visualize a warm reception, where the host is eager to 'receive' everyone.
Meanings of 接待
jiēdài(jie1dai4)
1to receive (a visitor)
2to admit (allow sb to enter)
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About 接待
接待Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6859Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
接待 (jiēdài) vs 招待 (zhāodài) — use 接待 for formal receptions, while 招待 emphasizes hospitality and entertaining guests.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a welcoming host at a door, with arms open wide, saying 'jie' (接) as they 'dai' (待) for guests to arrive. Visualize a warm reception, where the host is eager to 'receive' everyone.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse 接待 with 招待 (zhāodài), which has a slightly different nuance, focusing more on entertaining rather than just receiving.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 word, 接待 builds on vocabulary related to hospitality and customer service. Students should focus on its usage in sentences with other related terms like 访客 (fǎngkè, visitor) and 服务 (fúwù, service) to enhance contextual understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 接待 is very significant, especially during festivals or business events, where the demeanor and hospitality shown can reflect on one's personal and professional reputation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 接待 in casual settings, saying '我接待我的朋友' (I receive my friends), which sounds overly formal. A more appropriate phrase would be '我招待我的朋友' (I host my friends).
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Grammar Patterns of 接待
接待 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The two saleswomen were busily trying to keep up with the demand.
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客人到了后谁去接待他们?
kè rén dào le hòu shuí qù jiē dài tā mén?
Who's going to see after the visitors when they arrive?
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她不能来接电话, 她正在接待一位顾客.
tā bù néng lái jiē diàn huà, , tā zhèng zài jiē dài yī wèi gù.
She can't come to the telephone; she's serving a client.
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以李可染介绍, 他接待了我们.
yǐ lǐ kě rǎn jiè shào, , tā jiē dài le wǒ.
After Li Keran had explained the purpose of our visit , however , he let us in.
Cultural Notes for 接待
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of 接待 is very significant, especially during festivals or business events, where the demeanor and hospitality shown can reflect on one's personal and professional reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 接待
Yes, 接待 is typically used in formal contexts, such as welcoming guests in a business or official setting.
It's better to use more casual terms for friends, as 接待 carries a formal connotation.
接待 focuses on the act of receiving, while 招待 emphasizes entertaining guests.
