quí khách
Definition
- Noun:
- Honoured guest(s): A polite and respectful term used to address or refer to one or more guests or customers, emphasizing their valued and esteemed status.
- Distinguished guest(s): A formal term for guests who are treated with special respect, often used in service, commercial, or ceremonial contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kính chào quí khách. (Greetings, honoured guests.)
- Quí khách vui lòng chờ một chút. (Honoured guests, please wait a moment.)
- Nhà hàng luôn hoan nghênh tất cả quí khách. (The restaurant always welcomes all distinguished guests.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently plural and respectful. It is commonly used in public announcements, customer service, formal speeches, and written communications to address an audience or clientele politely.
- While "quí khách" can refer to a single person, it is typically used for groups. For a single person in very formal contexts, "quý vị" or "quý khách" might be used, though "quí khách" remains acceptable.
Variants and Related Words
- Quý khách: A modern, more common spelling variant of "quí khách" with the same meaning and usage.
- Quý vị (n): A highly formal and polite term meaning "distinguished assembly" or "ladies and gentlemen," used to address an audience with great respect.
Synonyms
- Honoured guests: Guests who are shown special respect.
- Distinguished guests: Guests of high status or esteem.
- Valued customers: Clients who are highly appreciated (in a commercial context).
Related Phrases
- Kính thưa quí khách: A formal opening phrase meaning "Respected honoured guests," used at the beginning of speeches or announcements.
- Kính thưa quí khách, chương trình sẽ bắt đầu sau năm phút nữa. (Respected honoured guests, the program will begin in five minutes.)
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