下榻 (xià tà) — (formal) to stay, to lodge (especially at a hotel or residence)
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to stay at / lodge in' (a hotel, residence). Used almost exclusively for VIPs, delegations, or honored guests in news or official writing — not for ordinary travelers.
verb
(formal) to stayto lodge (especially at a hotel or residence)
Examples
- 下榻。Dài biǎo tuán yǐ zài běi jīng fàn diàn xià tà.The delegation has stayed at the Beijing Hotel.
- 下榻。Zhè wèi guì bīn zài shàng hǎi xià tà yú yì jiā wǔ xīng jí jiǔ diàn.This honored guest stayed at a five-star hotel in Shanghai.
- 。Nà wèi kè rén zài zhè lǐ zhī xià guò yí cì tà.That guest only stayed here once.
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