Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 东道主 (dōngdàozhǔ) a host

东道主 (dōngdàozhǔ) a host

Usage:

 

“东道主”本义为东方道路上的主人。战国时期，郑国在东，秦国在西。郑国接待秦国使者，因此郑国 被称为“东道主”。后来“东道主”泛指接待者或者请客的主人。现在，“东道主”也指会议、比赛项目的主办国家、主办城市或主办单位等。例如，2008年奥 运会的东道主国家是中国，东道主城市是北京。

The original meaning of “东道主” is the host in the Eatern road. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the state of Zheng, which was in the east of Qin hosted the envoys from Qin. Zheng was called“东道主”. Later, “东道主” generally refers to a host who is in charge of receiving the guests, or someone who pays the bill for others. Nowadays, it also refers to the country, city or organization which hosts a conference, a game, e.g. Beijing, China was the host cityof 2008 Olympic Games.

Sentences:

 

1、Xīwàng wǒmen gōngsī néng yǒu jīhuì zàicì zuòwéi dōngdàozhǔjiēdài nín.
希望我们公司能有机会再次作为东道主接待您。

Our company is looking forward to receiving you as a host.

2、Èr líng líng bā nián ’àoyùnhuì, Zhōngguó zuòwéi dōngdàozhǔ guójiā, wèi quán shìjiè de guānzhòng sòng shàng le yífèn zuì hǎo de lǐwù.2008年奥运会，中国作为东道主国家，为全世界的观众送上了一份最好的礼物。

As the host of 2008 Olympic Games, China has offered the best present for the audiences around the world.