Chinese · Travel & Places
饭店
fàndiàn
Restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where you pay to eat meals.
Example
这家饭店的菜很有名。
The food at this restaurant is famous.
Etymology
'饭店' (fàndiàn) directly translates to 'rice shop.' The word reflects the historical importance of rice as a staple food and the role of eateries serving it in communal dining.
How & Where It’s Used
'饭店' (fàndiàn) is commonly used in casual spoken and written contexts, associated with dining establishments throughout China offering a variety of meals.