dung1 dou6 zyu2東道主东道主
Jyutpingdung1 dou6 zyu2
Yaledūng douh jyú
Definition
Host; the person, organization, or country that receives guests or sponsors an event.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the party responsible for organizing or funding an event, rather than just a host welcoming guests into a home. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often appearing in news reports regarding sports tournaments or international summits. When used in casual social settings, it implies the person who is paying for the meal or organizing the gathering.
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Hong Kong is the host for this competition, we must win.
Since you are the host treating us to dinner, do you need my help?
Related words
Common phrases
to serve as the host
to act as the host
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 主人, which is a general term for owner or host. Using 東道主 to describe a simple dinner party at home can sound overly formal or slightly humorous, as if the dinner were a major state event.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
