English–Chinese
“inn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkè zhàn
Example
这家客栈离火车站很近。zhè jiā kè zhàn lí huǒ chē zhàn hěn jìn
This inn is very close to the train station.
How to say “inn” in Chinese
“Inn” in Chinese is 客栈 (kè zhàn).
A compact overnight base for travelers that feels more personal and regional than a large commercial lodging.
Example sentences with 客栈
我们在山里找到一家便宜的客栈。wǒ men zài shān lǐ zhǎo dào yì jiā pián yi de kè zhàn
We found a cheap inn in the mountains.
Tips for using 客栈
- In everyday travel Chinese, recognizing this word on a sign can reveal that a place uses a traditional or local-style name, even when its English name is simply a lodging business.