Confirm the invitation, arrival time and the host’s preferences before a home visit.
Before arriving#
Ask whether to bring anything and mention dietary or access needs that affect the visit. Let the host know if your plans change.
On arrival#
Ask where to put shoes, bags or a gift rather than applying a supposed national rule. Ask before taking photographs. Follow the arrangements explained by your host, and thank them for the visit. These are suggestions for consideration, not measured claims about every household.
Useful words#
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 拜访 | bài fǎng | to pay a visit |
| 做客 | zuò kè | to be a guest or visitor |
Editorial scope and lexical reference#
The checklist is editorial advice. The source below supports the word meanings, not a claim that these suggestions are rules followed by all Chinese people. No interview, survey or measured effectiveness is asserted.
Lexical data adapted from CC-CEDICT contributors / MDBG, 23 October 2026 release, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Dictionary release.