陪客 (péi kè) — to keep a guest company, to entertain a guest

Definition

陪客 is a separable verb meaning 'to entertain a guest' — 陪 carries the action ('keep company'), 客 is the object ('guest'). Used when the host's job is to chat with, guide, or look after a visitor or client.

verb

to keep a guest companyto entertain a guest

Examples

陪客，。
Jīn wǎn wǒ yào zài jiā péi kè, bù néng gēn nǐ chū qù le.
I have to stay home and keep a guest company tonight, so I can't go out with you.
，。
Tā péi guò jǐ cì kè, měi cì dōu liáo dé hěn kāi xīn.
He has entertained guests a few times, and each time they chatted happily.
陪客，。
Gōng sī pài wǒ qù jī chǎng péi kè, bǎ kè hù jiē dào jiǔ diàn.
The company sent me to the airport to keep the client company and take them to the hotel.

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