host; one who pays for a meal (n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
東道主
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
在这个比赛中，他们是东道主。 zài zhège bǐsài zhōng, tāmen shì dōngdàozhǔ. - They are the hosts of this competition.
我们在他们家做客，他们是热情的东道主。 wǒmen zài tāmen jiā zuò kè, tāmen shì rèqíng de dōngdàozhǔ. - We were guests at their home; they were gracious hosts.
东道主应该尽力使客人感到舒适。 dōngdàozhǔ yīnggāi jìnlì shǐ kèrén gǎndào shūshì. - Hosts should do their best to make guests feel comfortable.
他们是这次活动的东道主。 tāmen shì zhè cì huódòng de dōngdàozhǔ. - They are the hosts of this event.
作为东道主，他们提供了美味的食物。 zuòwéi dōngdàozhǔ, tāmen tígōngle měiwèi de shíwù. - As hosts, they provided delicious food.
Characters
东 dōng - east | HSK 3
道 dào - measure word for river, stick-like things, wall, door, order, title, dishes, questions, items (etc.) |
主 zhù - (Christianity) God, Lord; (Islam) Allah |