嘉宾

嘉賓
jiābīn
noun HSK 6 #5,691

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 honored guest; distinguished guest
  2. 2 VIP; guest of honor

Characters

An excellent/honored guest — a VIP or distinguished visitor.

Examples

Jīntiān wǒmen yāoqǐng le yī wèi tèbié jiābīn.
Today we have invited a special guest.
Gèwèi jiābīn, huānyíng guānglín!
Distinguished guests, welcome!
Zhè dàng jiémù měi qī dōuhuì yāoqǐng bùtóng de jiābīn.
This show invites different guests every episode.

Tips

usage
嘉宾 is formal and respectful. Used for TV show guests, event speakers, and VIPs at ceremonies. For regular guests, use 客人 (kèrén). 特邀嘉宾 = specially invited guest.

Stroke Order

jiā
bīn