款待 (kuǎn dài) — to entertain, to treat with hospitality
Definition
款待 means 'to entertain / treat with hospitality,' emphasizing generous hosting (food, drink, service) for guests. It is more formal and lavish than 招待 and narrower than 娱乐 (general amusement).
verb
to entertainto treat with hospitality
Examples
- 款待。Zhǔ rén yòng fēng shèng de wǎn cān kuǎn dài yuǎn dào ér lái de péng you.The host treated the friend who had come from afar to a lavish dinner.
- 款待。Zhè jiā jiǔ diàn yǐ zhōu dào de fú wù kuǎn dài měi yí wèi kè rén.This hotel treats every guest with thoughtful service.
- 款待，。Wǒ men shòu dào dāng dì rén de rè qíng kuǎn dài, fēi cháng gǎn dòng.We were warmly treated by the locals and were very moved.
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