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应酬
yìngchou
Description
应酬是指为了工作或人际关系，跟别人一起吃饭、喝酒、聊天。
"应酬" refers to eating, drinking, and chatting with others for work or social relationships.
很多人不太喜欢应酬，但为了生意常常要去。
Many people don't like "应酬", but often have to go for business reasons.
Meanings
应酬yìngchou
social engagement, especially for work or business
他今晚有一个重要的应酬。
He has an important social engagement tonight.
应酬yìngchou
to socialize or entertain for social duty
经理每天都要应酬客户。
The manager entertains clients every day.
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Notes
- Nuance
应酬 often implies obligatory socializing, not something done purely for fun.
- Etymology
应 (respond) + 酬 (repay/toast), literally responding to social exchanges.
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