To show great respect and hospitality to a guest, especially by making special arrangements for their accommodation or an overnight stay.
公司老板对远道而来的合作伙伴总是悬榻留宾，以示诚意和重视。
The company owner always extended the utmost hospitality to partners who came from afar, to show sincerity and importance.
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Ancient
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During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Chen Fan served as the Prefect of Yuzhang. He generally disliked having visitors stay overnight, with the sole exception of the renowned scholar Xu Zhi.
In his official residence, a special bed was set up exclusively for Xu Zhi. When Xu Zhi arrived, the bed would be lowered for his use, and after he departed, it would be hoisted up again, demonstrating the profound depth of their friendship.
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