宾 (bīn)

Origin:

甲骨文“宾”字像一个人从外面走进屋子里来的情状，有的字形还有足的形状。金文加上“贝”，表示带来礼物的就是宾客。
On oracle bone inscriptions, “宾” looks like a person walking inside from outdoors; in some instances it even includes the shape of a foot. On ancient Chinese bronzes, a “贝” was added, which means that the person who brings a gift is a guest.

Meaning:

guest

Words:

宾客(bīnkè): guest
宾馆(bīnguǎn): hotel
贵宾(guìbīn): VIP, distinguished guest
外宾(wàibīn): foreign guest
宾至如归(bīnzhìrúguī): to make guests feel at home.

Sentences:

1、Wáng xiānsheng shì zhècì huódòng de guìbīn。
王先生是这次活动的贵宾。
Mr. Wang is one of the program’s distinguished guests.

2、 Xuéxiào fùjìn zhǐyǒu yì jiā bīnguǎ。
学校附近只有一家宾馆。
There is only one hotel near the school.

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