来客 (lái kè) — guest, visitor (formal/literary)
Definition
A formal or literary word for a guest or visitor. More elevated in register than everyday 客人, and usually used in writing about hosts, banquets, or notable visitations rather than casual daily speech.
noun
guestvisitor (formal/literary)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 来客。Hěn duō lái kè cān jiā le zuó tiān de wǎn yàn.Many guests attended yesterday's banquet.
- 来客。Zhè zuò gǔ zhái jīng cháng yǒu lái kè lái fǎng.This ancient residence often has visitors.
- 来客。Zhǔ rén rè qíng dì zhāo dài měi yí wèi lái kè.The host warmly received every guest.
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