宴请 (yàn qǐng) — to host a banquet for; to entertain with a feast

Definition

A formal verb meaning to host a banquet for someone — usually for business, diplomatic, or important guests. Distinct from 请客 (casual 'treat someone to a meal') and 招待 (broader 'receive/host').

verb

to host a banquet forto entertain with a feast

Examples

宴请。
Gōng sī yàn qǐng le suǒ yǒu yuán gōng qìng zhù xīn nián.
The company hosted a banquet for all employees to celebrate the New Year.
宴请。
Jīn wǎn wǒ men yào yàn qǐng jǐ wèi zhòng yào kè hù.
Tonight we are hosting a banquet for several important clients.
宴请。
Tā tè yì zài wǔ xīng jí jiǔ diàn yàn qǐng wǒ men.
He specially hosted a banquet for us at a five-star hotel.

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