作陪 (zuō) — to be an accompanying guest (alongside the chief guest); to help entertain the honored guest
Definition
作陪 (zuòpéi) means being an accompanying guest at a banquet — invited alongside the main guest of honor to help entertain them. Note: the row's pinyin is given as zuō, but the standard reading for this word is zuòpéi.
verb
to be an accompanying guest (alongside the chief guest)to help entertain the honored guest
Examples
- ，作陪。Jīn wǎn shì zhǎng shè yàn, yāo qǐng le jǐ wèi qǐ yè jiā zuō.The mayor is hosting a banquet tonight and has invited several entrepreneurs to accompany the guest of honor.
- 作陪，。Tā zuò wéi lǎo péng you bèi qǐng lái zuō, zhāo hu guì bīn.He was invited as an old friend to help entertain the distinguished guest.
- 作陪。Zhè cì yàn xí xū yào jǐ wèi néng hē jiǔ de rén lái zuō.This banquet needs a few people who can drink to accompany and entertain the guest.
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