No. 5,071 in Chinese
饭店
Restaurant; hotel.
In a sentence
我们今晚计划去一家饭店吃晚餐。
We plan to go to a restaurant for dinner tonight.
In this sentence, '饭店' refers to a formal dining place, i.e., a restaurant, highlighting its primary usage in modern Mandarin.
这个城市的饭店都很热闹，每天都有很多客人。
The restaurants in this city are lively, with many guests every day.
Here, '饭店' again refers to restaurants, emphasizing its general use for places where food is served.
在古代，饭店通常也提供住宿服务。
In ancient times, restaurants often also provided accommodation services.
In this context, '饭店' suggests an older usage where restaurants might also function as inns or places offering lodging, showcasing its historical connotation.
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