东道主

• 拼音: dōng dào zhǔ
• 汉字拆解: 东 = 木 + 日 (east); 道 = 辶 + 首 (road/way); 主 = 王 + 丶 (master/host)

含义

Host; the host party, city, or nation. The person, organisation, or entity that provides hospitality and facilities for an event or gathering.

Originally from ancient Chinese diplomatic custom — the lord of the eastern road would host travelling guests and officials. Now widely used for international events such as the Olympics, G20 summits, and world expos, where the host country or city is called 东道主.

例句

1. 中国作为本届峰会的东道主，为各国代表团提供了一流的接待服务。
2. 东道主球队在主场比赛时通常能获得观众的热情支持。
3. 这座城市有幸成为国际电影节的东道主，吸引了全球目光。

用法指南

语境: diplomacy, sports, events, hospitality

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 作为本次国际会议的东道主，该国在筹备工作上投入了大量资源和精力。(As the host of this international conference, the country invested substantial resources and effort in preparations.)
• 东道主城市在承办大型赛事期间，往往迎来基础设施的快速升级与城市形象的全面提升。(Host cities often see rapid infrastructure upgrades and a comprehensive improvement of their city image during the hosting of major events.)

错误说法

• 他是晚宴的东道主 — while not strictly wrong, 东道主 sounds overly formal for a dinner party; use 主人 in casual settings and reserve 东道主 for official or large-scale events

起源与历史

东道 (the eastern road — the host's territory in ancient diplomacy) + 主 (master/host)

文化背景

时代: Ancient to present

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal