送客

sòngkè

verb #31,732

Meanings

1 to see a guest out
2 to show a visitor to the door

Characters

to see off, to send

Examples

HSK 4

他起身送客。

Tā qǐshēn sòngkè.

He stood up to see the guest out.

HSK 5

主人送客一直送到门口。

Zhǔren sòngkè yìzhí sòngdào ménkǒu.

The host saw the guests all the way to the door.

Tips

culture

Seeing guests out (送客) is an important Chinese politeness ritual - the host walks the guest to the door or gate, often a few steps beyond, before saying goodbye.

Stroke Order

送 sòng

客 kè