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March 24, 2026
客户(客戶)kèhù(ke4hu4)
客户 (kèhù) refers to a client or customer, commonly used in business contexts to denote individuals or organizations that purchase goods or services. This term emphasizes the relationship between service providers and those who engage their services, highlighting the importance of customer satisfaction in commerce.
Frequency#1318DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the relationship with clients is often built on trust and mutual respect, and the concept of 客户 reflects the importance of maintaining good relations in business. This is evident in practices like gift-giving and personalized service.
Memory Tip
Think of 客 (kè) as a 'guest' and 户 (hù) as a 'door'. When someone enters your door as a guest, they could be a 客户 (client) who you are ready to serve. Visualize welcoming guests into your business to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 客户
kèhù(ke4hu4)
1client
2customer
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About 客户
客户Simplified
客戶Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1318Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
顾客 (gùkè) vs 客户 (kèhù): Use 客户 for business or service provider relationships, while 顾客 is more general for any buyer.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 客 (kè) as a 'guest' and 户 (hù) as a 'door'. When someone enters your door as a guest, they could be a 客户 (client) who you are ready to serve. Visualize welcoming guests into your business to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 客户 (kèhù) with 顾客 (gùkè), which also means customer but is often used in retail rather than business contexts. This term is more formal and typically used in professional settings. Remember to use the correct tone for each character: kè (4th tone) and hù (4th tone).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 客户 connects with other business-related terms like 交易 (jiāoyì - transaction) and 服务 (fúwù - service). Focus on using it in various sentence structures to enhance fluency in business discussions and customer interactions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the relationship with clients is often built on trust and mutual respect, and the concept of 客户 reflects the importance of maintaining good relations in business. This is evident in practices like gift-giving and personalized service.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 客户 with similar terms like 顾客. For example, saying '我有很多顾客' (I have many clients) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多客户'. Additionally, ensure the tones are pronounced correctly to convey the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 客户
客户 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
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透支的____每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
Example Sentences for 客户 (10)
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1
透支的客户每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
tòu zhī de kè hù měi yuè yào jiǎo nà5 5 yīng bàng de fèi。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
2
无迹象表明向客户售出了不适用的保险。
wú jì xiàng biǎo míng xiàng kè hù shòu chū le bù shì yòng de bǎo xiǎn。
There is no suggestion that clients have been sold inappropriate policies.
3
比加特·唐纳德，这家驻格拉斯哥的营销代理公司已赢得了两个爱丁堡的客户。
bǐ jiā tè· · táng nà， dé ， zhè jiā zhù gé lā sī gē de yíng xiāo dài lǐ gōng sī yǐ yíng dé le liǎng gè ài dīng bǎo de。
Biggart Donald, the Glasgow-based marketing agency, has won two Edinburgh accounts.
4
查阅他的客户名单是个相当费劲的活儿。
chá yuè tā de kè hù míng dān shì gè xiāng dāng fèi jìn de huó ér。
Going through his list of customers is a massive job.
5
如果说我有什么不能容忍的话，那就是犹犹豫豫、挑来挑去的客户。
rú guǒ shuō wǒ yǒu shí mó bù néng róng rěn de huà， ， nà jiù shì yóu yóu yù、 yù 、 tiāo lái tiāo qù de。
If there's anything I can't stand it's an indecisive, wishy-washy customer.
6
几家制造商也在蚕食福特公司的传统客户群。
jī jiā zhì zào shāng yě zài cán shí fú tè gōng sī de chuán tǒng kè hù qún。
Several manufacturers are also nibbling away at Ford's traditional customer base.
A lot of money went on wining and dining prospective clients.
Cultural Notes for 客户
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the relationship with clients is often built on trust and mutual respect, and the concept of 客户 reflects the importance of maintaining good relations in business. This is evident in practices like gift-giving and personalized service.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While the concept of a customer exists in both cultures, in China, there is a greater emphasis on building long-term relationships and loyalty with clients compared to the often transactional nature of customer interactions in Western contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 客户
客户 typically refers to clients in a business context, while 顾客 is more commonly used for customers in retail settings.
You can say '我们需要关注客户的需求' (Wǒmen xūyào guānzhù kèhù de xūqiú), meaning 'We need to pay attention to the needs of our clients'.
