嘉宾
Traditional: 嘉賓
jiā bīn HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

今天的嘉宾是一位著名作家。
Jīntiān de jiābīn shì yī wèi zhùmíng zuòjiā.
Today's guest of honor is a famous writer.
我们欢迎各位嘉宾的到来。
Wǒmen huānyíng gè wèi jiābīn de dàolái.
We welcome the arrival of all the honored guests.
嘉宾在台上发表了演讲。
Jiābīn zài táishàng fābiǎo le yǎnjiǎng.
The guest of honor gave a speech on stage.
这位嘉宾很重要。
Zhè wèi jiābīn hěn zhòngyào.
This guest is very important.
嘉宾们来了。
Jiābīn men lái le.
The guests have arrived.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 嘉 (jiā) means 'good' or 'praise,' and 宾 (bīn) means 'guest.' Think of a 'good guest' who is honored—like a VIP at an event. Associate it with formal invitations or TV show guests you admire.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and polite, commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is frequently seen in contexts like TV shows, conferences, weddings, banquets, or official events where guests of honor are present. It is less used in casual, everyday conversations among friends.

📖 Grammar Points

As a noun, 嘉宾 typically functions as a subject or object in sentences. It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., 重要嘉宾) or verbs (e.g., 邀请嘉宾). Common structures include '作为嘉宾' (as a guest) or '嘉宾是...' (the guest is...).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, showing respect to guests is important, and 嘉宾 reflects this value. It is often used in media and formal gatherings to acknowledge someone's status or contribution, aligning with social hierarchies and courtesy.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar words include 客人 (kèrén, general guest) and 来宾 (láibīn, visitor/guest, often for events). 嘉宾 differs by emphasizing honor and distinction, while 客人 is more general (e.g., house guests), and 来宾 is neutral and broader for attendees.

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