Definition
就餐 (jiù cān) is a formal verb meaning 'to dine', typically used in restaurant or formal settings. Unlike 聚餐 (jù cān), which specifically means to dine together as a group, 就餐 can refer to an individual dining. Compared to 用餐 (yòng cān), also formal, 就餐 is more specific to dining out, while 用餐 is a general formal term for eating a meal.
verb
to dine (formal)
Examples
- 就餐。Zài zhè jiā cāntīng jiù cān shì yì zhǒng xiǎngshòu.Dining at this restaurant is a pleasure.
- 就餐。Wǒmen yǐjīng yùdìng le jiù cān de wèizhì.We have already reserved a spot for dining.
- 就餐。Qǐng suí wǒ dào èr lóu jiù cān.Please follow me to the second floor to dine.
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