khách

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The Vietnamese word "khách" is a noun that primarily means "guest," "caller," or "visitor." It refers to someone who comes to see or spend time with another person, or someone who visits a place, such as a shop or restaurant.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "khách" when talking about people who come to your home, a business, or any event.
• It can also refer to customers in a store or clients in a service setting.

Examples:

1. Khách đến thăm nhà tôi.
   (A guest is visiting my house.)

2. Cửa tiệm này có nhiều khách.
   (This shop has many customers.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, "khách" can be used to refer to guests at events like weddings, parties, or conferences.
• It can also be used in business contexts, where "khách hàng" specifically means "customers" or "clients."

Word Variants:

• Khách hàng: This means "customer" or "client." It’s commonly used in business or service contexts.
• Khách mời: This means "invited guest." It refers specifically to people who are invited to an event.

Different Meanings:

• While "khách" generally means "guest" or "visitor," it can also imply a more temporary relationship, as opposed to "chủ," which means "host" or "owner."
• In a broader sense, "khách" can refer to someone who is not part of a specific group, making it a term that can imply a distinction between insiders and outsiders.

Synonyms:

• Khách du lịch: This means "tourist," specifically referring to visitors traveling for leisure.
• Người đến thăm: This means "visitor," which can also imply someone who comes to see someone or something.

Academic

noun

1. guest; caller; vistor
   • chủ và khách
     host and guest customer; partron
   • cửa tiệm nhiều khách
     a well partronized shop