招待会

招待會

zhāodàihuì

noun HSK 7-9 #9,145

Measure Word

一场招待会 chǎng

Meanings

1 reception
2 reception party
3 banquet

Characters

to beckon; to receive

to treat; to entertain

gathering; meeting

Literally 'entertainment gathering' — a formal reception event

Examples

大使馆举办了一场招待会。

Dàshǐguǎn jǔbàn le yī chǎng zhāodàihuì.

The embassy held a reception.

总统在招待会上发表了讲话。

Zǒngtǒng zài zhāodàihuì shàng fābiǎo le jiǎnghuà.

The president gave a speech at the reception.

Tips

usage

招待会 is a formal term for diplomatic or official receptions. Common types: 新闻招待会 (press conference), 国宴招待会 (state banquet reception), 欢迎招待会 (welcome reception).

Stroke Order

招 zhāo

待 dài

会 huì