Definition
来客 is a formal or literary term for 'guest' or 'visitor'. It is less common in everyday speech than 客人, and often appears in written narratives, formal announcements, or historical contexts.
n.
guestvisitor (formal/literary)
Examples
- 来客。Hěn duō lái kè cānjiā le zuótiān de wǎnyàn.Many guests attended yesterday's banquet.
- 来客。Zhè zuò gǔzhái jīngcháng yǒu lái kè láifǎng.This ancient residence often has visitors.
- 来客。Zhǔrén rèqíng de zhāodài měi yí wèi lái kè.The host warmly received every guest.
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