ban1儐傧
Jyutpingban1
Yalebān
Definition
To welcome guests.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily appears in written contexts or when describing traditional ceremonial duties. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 招呼 or 接待 instead of 儐. Using this word in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He is welcoming guests at the door.
Who is responsible for welcoming guests today?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 賓, which is the noun for guest. Remember that 儐 functions as a verb meaning to perform the act of welcoming, whereas 賓 is the person being welcomed.
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Grammar guides
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