常客

chángkè
noun #8,974

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 regular customer; frequent visitor
  2. 2 habitué; regular patron

Characters

Frequent + guest — someone who comes often.

Examples

Tā shì zhè jiā cāntīng de chángkè.
He's a regular at this restaurant.
Lǎobǎn rènshi měi yī wèi chángkè.
The owner knows every regular customer.
Tā shì túshūguǎn de chángkè.
She's a frequent visitor to the library.

Tips

usage
常客 can be used for any place, not just businesses — libraries, hospitals, someone's home. It implies familiarity and frequency, not necessarily spending money.

Stroke Order

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