loi4 ban1來賓来宾
Jyutpingloi4 ban1
Yalelòih bān
Definition
A guest invited to a gathering, banquet, or event.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to guests invited to formal events, ceremonies, or banquets rather than casual social gatherings at home. It carries a sense of formality and respect, making it suitable for public announcements or professional settings. Use 朋友 or 客人 for informal visits between friends or business transactions.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
How many guests are there in total for tonight's wedding banquet?
The organizers invited many distinguished guests to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for people visiting your house or office, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. It is reserved for organized events where someone is officially invited as an attendee.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
