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招待
zhāo dài
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- pinyin
- zhāo dài
- simplified
- 招待
- traditional
- 招待
1 · 动词
to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)
举行招待会；招待；娱乐(客人)；服务(顾客)
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The host served local wine to guests who had traveled from afar.
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主人用当地美酒招待远道而来的客人。
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