来宾

• Pinyin: lái bīn
• Desglose de hanzi: 来 = 木 variant — come; 宾 = 宀 (roof) + 兵 (soldier) variant — guest

Significado

Invitado/a (formal); asistente.

More formal than 客人. Typically used in official or ceremonial contexts such as conferences, weddings, and formal receptions. Often appears in announcements and formal introductions.

Ejemplos

1. 欢迎各位来宾参加今天的开幕式。
2. 来宾们陆续入场就座。
3. 主持人向来宾一一介绍了今天的演讲嘉宾。

Guía de uso

Contexto: ceremonies, events, announcements

Tono: respectful

Correcto

• 请来宾们签到入场。(Please ask guests to sign in and enter.)
• 感谢各位来宾的光临。(Thank you to all guests for coming.)

Incorrecto

• 在非正式场合用来宾代替客人。(来宾 is formal — use 客人 in casual settings)

Origen e historia

Compound of 来 (come) + 宾 (guest). 宾 is a formal term for guest, elevating the register above casual 客人.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal