nghinh tiếp
Definition
- Verb:
- To welcome (ceremonially): To formally receive or greet an important person, such as a dignitary, guest of honor, or official delegation, often with a show of respect or ceremony.
- To meet and greet: To go out to receive someone upon their arrival, implying a formal or respectful act of welcoming.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đoàn đại biểu sẽ nghinh tiếp nguyên thủ quốc gia tại sân bay. (The delegation will welcome the head of state at the airport.)
- Họ chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng để nghinh tiếp các vị khách quý. (They prepared meticulously to welcome the distinguished guests.)
- Lễ nghinh tiếp được tổ chức long trọng ở trung tâm thành phố. (The welcoming ceremony was solemnly held in the city center.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, diplomatic, or high-profile contexts. It is less common in casual, everyday greetings.
- It can be part of compound nouns describing the event itself, such as (welcoming ceremony).
Variants and Related Words
- Nghênh tiếp: This is a common variant spelling of the same word, with identical meaning and usage.
- Đón tiếp (v): to receive, to welcome. This is a more general and commonly used term for welcoming guests.
- Đón chào (v): to greet, to welcome.
- Tiếp đón (v): to receive, to play host.
Synonyms
- Welcome (formally): to greet someone ceremoniously.
- Receive: to greet or welcome a visitor.
- Greet: to say hello to or welcome someone.
Related Idioms
- While itself is not typically part of idioms, the concept is central to formal phrases like:
- "Nghinh tiếp long trọng": to give a solemn/official welcome.
- "Cử hành lễ nghinh tiếp": to hold a welcoming ceremony.