Guest Etiquette
做客礼仪 — Zuoke liyi · آداب الضيافة
Etiquette
Overview
When visiting a Chinese home, a common practice is to bring a small gift such as fruit or tea. Shoes are typically removed at the entrance. Tea is served to guests as a sign of hospitality.
Chinese Keywords
请进
qing jin
please come in
تفضل بالدخول
礼物
liwu
gift
هدية
谢谢
xie xie
thank you
شكراً
Did You Know?
When receiving a gift, it is common to politely decline once or twice before accepting.
Language Connection
As a guest, you can say "打扰了" (Darao le) meaning "Sorry to disturb you" when entering.
Test Your Understanding
Mini Quiz
1 / 2What to bring when visiting a Chinese home?
Source: educational_content · Last reviewed: 2026-08-01