ứng tiếp
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To receive; to welcome; to greet: The act of formally welcoming or receiving visitors, guests, or envoys.
- To host; to entertain: To act as a host in receiving and attending to guests.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nhà vua cho triệu các quan vào để ứng tiếp sứ thần. (The king summoned the officials to receive the envoy.)
- Ông ấy ra tận cổng để ứng tiếp khách quý. (He went out to the gate to welcome the distinguished guests.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts describing ceremonial or official receptions. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Tiếp đón (v): to welcome, to receive (guests). This is the modern, commonly used synonym.
- Gia đình tôi tiếp đón khách rất nồng hậu. (My family welcomes guests very warmly.)
Tiếp khách (v): to receive guests.
- Bà chủ đang bận tiếp khách. (The hostess is busy receiving guests.)
Synonyms
- Receive: to welcome someone formally.
- Welcome: to greet someone hospitably.
- Host: to act as a host for guests.
Related Idioms
- Ứng tiếp tử tế: to receive someone properly or courteously.
- Dù không hẹn trước, họ vẫn ứng tiếp tử tế. (Even without an appointment, they still received him properly.)