接待 meaning and pronunciation

接待
Simplified/traditional word

接待 English definition

jiē dài
  • to receive (a visitor)
  • to admit (allow sb to enter)

HSK level

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  • 接 (jiē): to receive; to answer (the phone); to meet or welcome sb; to connect; to catch; to join; to extend; to take one's turn on duty; to take over for sb;
  • 待 (dài): to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; going to (do sth); about to; intending to;