好客

• 병음: hào kè
• 한자 분석: 好 = 女 + 子 (like/good); 客 = 宀 (roof) + 各 (each) — guests under one roof

뜻

손님을 잘 대하는; 환대하는

A valued virtue in Chinese culture. Used to praise individuals, families, or ethnic groups who take pride in receiving and entertaining guests generously. Common in travel writing, cultural commentary, and personal compliments.

예문

1. 西北地区的人民非常好客，每逢有客人来访都会摆上丰盛的饭菜。
2. 她天生好客，家里经常高朋满座。
3. 这个民族以热情好客著称，让远道而来的旅人感到宾至如归。

사용 가이드

맥락: culture, hospitality, compliment, travel

어조: warm

올바른 표현

• 当地居民热情好客，我们在那里度过了一段美好的时光。(The local residents were very hospitable — we had a wonderful time there.)
• 好客是中华民族的传统美德之一。(Hospitality is one of the traditional virtues of the Chinese people.)

피해야 할 표현

• 好客 (hào kè) confused with 好客 (hǎo kè) — the hào reading means 'fond of guests,' while hǎo kè would mean 'good guest,' an unusual usage

기원과 역사

好 (to like; fond of) + 客 (guest) — fond of receiving guests

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal