Chinese word

客栈

Pronunciation

Pinyinkè zhàn

Meaning

  • nouninn

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.

Illustration for 客栈 (inn)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A compact overnight base for travelers that feels more personal and regional than a large commercial lodging.

Common phrases

  • 住在客栈zhù zài kè zhàn

    stay at an inn

  • 预订客栈yù dìng kè zhàn

    book an inn

  • 一家客栈yì jiā kè zhàn

    an inn

Similar words

旅馆lǘ guǎn: A modest travelers' guesthouse managed by a person or family.
旅店lǚ diàn: A broad term for a lodging place whose size and facilities can vary widely.
宾馆bīn guǎn: A guest lodging facility equipped with rooms, a front desk, and essential services.
酒店jiǔ diàn: A full-service hotel used for stays, meals, business trips, or sightseeing.

Definition in Chinese

供旅客临时过夜的小型住宿，常见于旅游景区或古镇，有时具有家庭或民族风格的经营特色。gōng lǚ kè lín shí guò yè de xiǎo xíng zhù sù cháng jiàn yú lǚ yóu jǐng qū huò gǔ zhèn yǒu shí jù yǒu jiā tíng huò mín zú fēng gé de jīng yíng tè sè

Word origin

客栈 (kèzhàn, "inn") joins 客 (kè, "guest") and 栈 (zhàn, "stopping place"), presenting the lodging as a place prepared for passing travelers.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • hotelnoun
  • guesthousenoun

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