This is the 7005th most frequent Chinese word.
生客
"Stranger" or "unfamiliar person."
The word '生客' means 'stranger' or 'unfamiliar visitor' in this context, implying someone who isn't ordinarily seen or known in this place by the villagers.
这个村庄很少接待生客。
This village rarely receives strangers.
In this usage, '生客' again refers to an unfamiliar individual, highlighting the subject's hospitable behavior toward unknown visitors.
他总是热情地招呼生客。
He always greets strangers warmly.
Here, '生客' identifies the speaker as an outsider or newcomer to the area, emphasizing their unfamiliarity with local traditions.