Definition
下榻 is a formal, literary verb-object (离合词) meaning 'to stay or lodge at a hotel or residence'. It's mostly used in news, announcements, or formal writing — you won't hear it in casual conversation (use 住 instead). As a separable verb, you can insert a measure word or duration between 下 and 榻, e.g. 下过一次榻 ('stayed once'). Remember to place the location before the verb with 在, as in 在酒店下榻.
v.o.
(formal) to stayto lodge (especially at a hotel or residence)
Examples
- 下榻。Dàibiǎotuán yǐ zài Běijīng Fàndiàn xià tà.The delegation has stayed at the Beijing Hotel.
- 下榻。Zhè wèi guìbīn zài Shànghǎi xià tà yú yì jiā wǔxīngjí jiǔdiàn.This honored guest stayed at a five-star hotel in Shanghai.
- 。Nà wèi kèrén zài zhèlǐ zhǐ xià guò yí cì tà.That guest only stayed here once.
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