座上宾 (zuò shǎng) — distinguished guest; guest of honor
Definition
A formal idiom for the most honored guest at a gathering — someone singled out for special treatment and respect.
noun
distinguished guestguest of honor
Examples
- 座上宾，。Tā shì jīn tiān de zuò shǎng, zuò zài zhǔ rén páng biān.He is today's guest of honor, sitting next to the host.
- 座上宾。Gōng sī bǎ zhè wèi lǎo kè hù dàng zuò zuò shǎng duì dài.The company treats this long-term client as a distinguished guest.
- ，座上宾。Zài yàn huì shàng, zuò shǎng bèi qǐng shàng tái fā yán.At the banquet, the guest of honor was invited to give a speech.
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