No. 4,684 in Chinese
用膳
"用膳" means "to have a meal" or "to dine."
In a sentence
我们可以在这家餐厅用膳。
We can dine at this restaurant.
The term '用膳' refers to the act of dining, presenting a formal or traditional nuance.
他的用膳时间非常规律,总是在十二点。
His meal times are very regular, always at twelve o'clock.
Here, '用膳' is used to refer to the act of consuming meals in a structured manner, emphasizing timing.
用膳时要注意礼节,这是对他人的尊重。
Pay attention to etiquette while dining; this is a sign of respect for others.
In this case, '用膳' highlights the act of dining, particularly in a setting involving etiquette and manners.
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