Definition
沙龙 (shālóng) is a loanword from French 'salon', used for two distinct meanings: an intellectual/artistic social gathering (e.g., 法语沙龙 'French salon'), and a beauty/hair salon (e.g., 美容沙龙 'beauty salon'). Context usually makes the sense clear.
noun
salon (a social gathering of intellectuals, artists, etc.)salon (a beauty salon or hair salon)
Examples
- 沙龙。Zhè jiā shā lóng de měiróngshī jìshù hěn hǎo.The beautician at this salon has great skills.
- 沙龙。Tā měi ge zhōumò dōu qù cānjiā Fǎyǔ shā lóng.He goes to the French salon every weekend.
- 沙龙。Zhège shā lóng zhǐ jiēdài huìyuán.This salon only serves members.
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