Definition
酒家 is a formal or literary term for a tavern or restaurant, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel. You'll see it in historical novels, travel writing, and the names of Chinese restaurants abroad. It's less common in everyday conversation than 饭店 or 餐厅.
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tavern (often with traditional character)restaurant (in formal or literary contexts)
Examples
- 酒家。Zhè jiā jiǔ jiā de cài hěn yǒumíng.This tavern's food is very famous.
- 酒家。Gǔdài shīrén cháng qù jiǔ jiā hē jiǔ xiě shī.Ancient poets often went to taverns to drink and write poetry.
- 酒家。Tā zài jiǔ jiā dìng le yì zhuō jiǔxí.He booked a banquet table at the restaurant.
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