English–Chinese
“chinese restaurant” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǔ lóu
Example
他约我去新开的酒楼吃饭。tā yuē wǒ qù xīn kāi de jiǔ lóu chī fàn
He invited me to eat at the newly opened Chinese restaurant.
How to say “chinese restaurant” in Chinese
“Chinese restaurant” in Chinese is 酒楼 (jiǔ lóu).
A substantial Chinese dining venue for shared dishes, drinking, and group banquets.
Example sentences with 酒楼
我们在酒楼点了几道招牌菜。wǒ men zài jiǔ lóu diǎn le jǐ dào zhāo pái cài
We ordered several signature dishes at the Chinese restaurant.
Tips for using 酒楼
- English speakers may read the word's first part and expect a bar, but the word usually names a full Chinese dining venue, often suited to group meals and banquets.