酒店 (jiǔdiàn)
noun · Beginner · Travel & Places
Meaning
English: Hotel
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
Examples
🗣 我们住在市中心的酒店。
💬 We are staying at a hotel in the city center.
Etymology
‘酒店’ (jiǔdiàn) combines ‘酒’ (jiǔ), meaning ‘wine’ or ‘alcohol,’ and ‘店’ (diàn), meaning ‘store’ or ‘shop.’ The term signifies the establishment’s origins as places primarily for serving drinks.
How & Where It’s Used
‘酒店’ (jiǔdiàn) is used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in formal language regarding travel and accommodations, often seen in urban settings across China.
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