No. 378 in Vietnamese
quán
"Quán" in Vietnamese refers to a small shop, stall, or casual eatery.
In a sentence
Tôi thích ăn ở quán phở này.
I like eating at this pho restaurant.
In this sentence, 'quán' refers to a small restaurant or eatery specializing in a particular type of food.
Cô ấy đã mở một quán cà phê gần công viên.
She has opened a coffee shop near the park.
Here, 'quán' denotes a coffee shop, specifically a place where coffee and related beverages are served.
Anh ấy thường xuyên đến quán bia mỗi cuối tuần.
He frequently visits the beer pub every weekend.
In this example, 'quán' refers to a pub or similar establishment where beverages, often alcoholic, are served.
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