贵宾

• ピンイン: guì bīn
• 漢字の分解: 贵 = 中 + 贝 (cowrie shell — valuable); 宾 = 宀 + 兵 — to receive a guest under one's roof

意味

貴賓（VIP）

A formal term used in official and ceremonial contexts. Commonly appears in hotel signage (贵宾室), diplomatic events, and formal invitations. 贵宾卡 (VIP card) and 贵宾通道 (VIP lane) are fixed compounds. More elevated than 嘉宾, which is commonly used in entertainment contexts.

例文

1. 国家领导人将以贵宾身份出席本次峰会的开幕式。
2. 机场设有专属贵宾通道，方便高端旅客快速通关。
3. 酒店为每位贵宾精心准备了欢迎礼包和个性化服务。

使い方ガイド

場面: diplomacy, hospitality, business, ceremony

トーン: respectful

正しい言い方

• 我方将以最高礼遇接待莅临参观的各位贵宾。(We will receive all distinguished guests with the highest honours.)
• 贵宾室提供专属休息区、餐饮服务以及私人秘书协助。(The VIP lounge provides an exclusive rest area, catering services, and personal secretary assistance.)

避ける言い方

• 我朋友来我家就是贵宾 — 贵宾 is reserved for formal, official, or commercial contexts; for friends visiting at home say 我朋友来做客 or 今天有贵客登门

起源と歴史

贵 (honourable/precious) + 宾 (guest/visitor). Together: an honourable, distinguished guest — someone whose visit is treated with the highest regard and ceremony.

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Upper and professional