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)
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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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