tiếp tân
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Verb:
- To entertain, to receive guests: "tiếp tân" refers to the act of welcoming and hosting guests, often in a formal or official context. It involves greeting, serving, and socializing with visitors.
- To hold a reception: It can specifically mean to host or organize a formal social gathering for guests.
Noun:
- Receptionist: "tiếp tân" can also refer to the person, typically working at a front desk, whose job is to greet and assist visitors, clients, or guests.
- Reception (as a function/role): It denotes the function or department responsible for receiving guests.
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Công ty sẽ tiếp tân các đối tác vào chiều nay. (The company will entertain/receive the partners this afternoon.)
- Bà chủ nhà rất khéo léo khi tiếp tân. (The hostess is very skillful at entertaining guests.)
Noun:
- Cô ấy làm nghề tiếp tân ở một khách sạn năm sao. (She works as a receptionist at a five-star hotel.)
- Vui lòng liên hệ với bộ phận tiếp tân để được hướng dẫn. (Please contact the reception for guidance.)
Advanced Usage
"buổi tiếp tân": a reception, a receiving event.
- Buổi tiếp tân sẽ bắt đầu lúc 6 giờ tối. (The reception will begin at 6 p.m.)
"phòng tiếp tân": reception room, lobby.
- Quý khách vui lòng chờ tại phòng tiếp tân. (Please wait in the reception room/lobby.)
Variants and Related Words
Tiếp đón (verb): to welcome, to receive. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably with the verbal sense of "tiếp tân".
- Chúng tôi sẵn sàng tiếp đón mọi người. (We are ready to welcome everyone.)
Lễ tân (noun): This word is very closely related and often synonymous with "tiếp tân" as a noun, meaning receptionist or reception (the function). It can also refer to protocol or ceremonial etiquette.
- Nhân viên lễ tân rất chuyên nghiệp. (The receptionist is very professional.)
Synonyms
- Đón tiếp (verb): to receive, to welcome.
- Chiêu đãi (verb): to entertain, to host (often with a stronger implication of providing food/drink).
Related Phrases
"công việc tiếp tân": receptionist work.
- Công việc tiếp tân đòi hỏi sự thân thiện và kiên nhẫn. (Receptionist work requires friendliness and patience.)
"bàn tiếp tân": reception desk.
- Hãy ký tên vào sổ ở bàn tiếp tân. (Please sign the book at the reception desk.)
verb
- to entertain, to receive
noun
- receptionist