常連客 (cháng lián kè) - regular customer/patron (more common in Japanese influenced contexts)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a compound noun, typically used to refer to a customer who frequently visits a particular establishment. It is formed by 常 (cháng, 'frequent/regular'), 連 (lián, 'connect/continuous'), and 客 (kè, 'customer/guest'). While semantically clear, it is often noted to be influenced by the Japanese term '常連客 (jōrenkyaku)'.
Sample sentences
他經常光顧那家酒吧，已經成了那裡的常連客。
He often visits that bar and has already become a regular patron there.
這家餐廳的服務很好，難怪有很多常連客。
The service at this restaurant is very good, no wonder it has many regular customers.
對於常連客，老闆通常會給予一些特別優惠。
For regular patrons, the boss usually offers some special discounts.
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Example
他經常光顧那家酒吧，已經成了那裡的常連客。
He often visits that bar and has already become a regular patron there.
這家餐廳的服務很好，難怪有很多常連客。
The service at this restaurant is very good, no wonder it has many regular customers.
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