Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. to entertain, to receive

noun

1. receptionist