Definition

1. Noun:
   • Social interaction, especially in a formal or diplomatic context: "giao tế" refers to the act of engaging in social relations, often involving the reception, hosting, or entertaining of guests, particularly in official, business, or diplomatic settings.
   • Entertainment of guests (especially foreign guests): Specifically, it can denote the activities and duties related to hosting and entertaining visitors, with a common emphasis on foreign guests or dignitaries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Công ty có một bộ phận chuyên lo về giao tế. (The company has a department specializing in guest relations/entertainment.)
  • Anh ấy rất giỏi trong việc giao tế với các đối tác nước ngoài. (He is very skilled in entertaining foreign partners.)
  • Ngân sách cho giao tế đã được cắt giảm. (The budget for entertainment/hosting has been cut.)

Advanced Usage

• "Công tác giao tế": social/interpersonal duties; protocol work.

  • Công tác giao tế đóng vai trò quan trọng trong ngoại giao. (Protocol work plays an important role in diplomacy.)

• "Chi phí giao tế": entertainment expenses; representation costs.

  • Chi phí giao tế cần được báo cáo minh bạch. (Entertainment expenses need to be reported transparently.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giao tiếp (v/n): To communicate / communication. (Note: This is a distinct, more common word meaning general communication, not to be confused with "giao tế").
• Tiếp đãi (v): To receive/host/entertain guests.
• Tiếp khách (v): To receive guests.

Synonyms

• Tiếp đón: To receive/welcome (guests).
• Tiếp khách: To host/receive guests.
• Đón tiếp: To welcome/receive.

Related Phrases

• "Khéo léo trong giao tế": skillful in social interaction/hosting.

  • Bà ấy rất khéo léo trong giao tế. (She is very skillful in social interaction.)

• "Nghi thức giao tế": social/protocol etiquette.

  • Mọi người cần nắm vững nghi thức giao tế quốc tế. (Everyone needs to master international protocol etiquette.)

Related Idioms

(Note: "Giao tế" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is more formal and specific.)

1. Entertain foreign guests