来宾 (lái bīn) — guest; visitor (especially a distinguished or official one)
Definition
来宾 is a more formal word for 'guest,' used for official or distinguished visitors. Compare 客人 (everyday 'guest' or 'customer') and 嘉宾 (honored guest on a show or formal occasion).
noun
guestvisitor (especially a distinguished or official one)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 来宾！Huān yíng gè wèi lái bīn!Welcome, distinguished guests!
- 。Qǐng lái bīn men àn shùn xù rù chǎng.Please have the guests enter in order.
- 来宾。Jīn tiān de lái bīn dōu shì lái zì gè jiè de dài biǎo.Today's guests are all representatives from various sectors.
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