Chinese · Work & Business
客户
kèhù
Client
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person or company that buys goods or services.
Example
下午我要见一个重要客户。
I am meeting an important client this afternoon.
Etymology
'客户' (kèhù) merges '客' (kè), meaning 'guest' or 'customer', with '户' (hù), meaning 'household' or 'door'. This term illustrates the relationship between service providers and clients, evolving alongside commercial practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'客户' is predominantly used in formal business contexts, especially in discussions regarding clients and services, recognized in both written and spoken forms.