酒
店

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The word 酒店 is formed by combining the character 酒 (jiǔ), meaning "alcohol" or "wine", with the character 店 (diàn), meaning "shop" or "inn". It conceptually fuses the idea of a place that provides alcoholic drinks with the idea of a commercial establishment, historically reflecting venues that served wine and also offered lodging. Over time, this combination naturally evolved to specifically denote a "hotel", where lodging is the primary service, but the term retains its etymological link to a place associated with drink and hospitality.

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我住在市中心的一家酒店。

Wǒ zhù zài shì zhōngxīn de yī jiā jiǔdiàn.

I am staying at a hotel in the city center.

这家酒店的早餐非常丰盛。

Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de zǎocān fēicháng fēngshèng.

The breakfast at this hotel is very abundant.

我们提前预订了海边的度假酒店。

Wǒmen tíqián yùdìng le hǎibiān de dùjià jiǔdiàn.

We booked a resort hotel by the seaside in advance.

酒店大堂的装潢体现了古典与现代的融合。

Jiǔdiàn dàtáng de zhuānghuáng tǐxiàn le gǔdiǎn yǔ xiàndài de rónghé.

The decoration of the hotel lobby embodies a fusion of classical and modern styles.

鉴于会议规模，主办方包下了整座酒店作为接待场所。

Jiànyú huìyì guīmó, zhǔbàn fāng bāo xiàle zhěng zuò jiǔdiàn zuòwéi jiēdài chǎngsuǒ.

Given the scale of the conference, the organizers have booked the entire hotel as the reception venue.

Word Definition - 酒店

jiǔ diàn wine shop; pub (public house); hotel; restaurant; (Tw) hostess club

Individual Character Details

酒 jiǔ
店 diàn