酒家 (jiǔ jiā) — tavern (often with traditional character); restaurant (in formal or literary contexts)
Definition
A literary or traditional-style term for a restaurant or tavern where people drink and dine. More formal and old-fashioned than everyday 饭店 or 餐厅.
noun
tavern (often with traditional character)restaurant (in formal or literary contexts)
Measure word · 家
Examples
- 酒家。Zhè jiā jiǔ jiā de cài hěn yǒu míng.This tavern's food is very famous.
- 酒家。Gǔ dài shī rén 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 jiǔ xí.He booked a banquet table at the restaurant.
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