🇨🇳 How to say

“restaurant” in Chinese

饭店fàndiàn
Illustration of "restaurant" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bustling restaurant at lunchtime, with waiters carrying trays of steaming dishes to tables of chatting customers. The warm lighting and red lanterns create a welcoming atmosphere.

Usage note

饭店 is a general term for any place that serves meals, from casual eateries to formal restaurants. It's commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing dining out.

Examples

  • 我们去饭店吃饭吧。

    Let's go eat at a restaurant.

  • 这家饭店的菜很好吃。

    This restaurant's food is very delicious.

  • 饭店里有很多人。

    There are many people in the restaurant.

Quick check

What does "饭店" mean?

  • A. restaurant
  • B. bus
  • C. fruit
  • D. student

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