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Definition
Inns, guesthouses, or taverns.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, often historical-style inns or guesthouses found in period dramas or rural settings. It carries a strong literary or nostalgic connotation rather than describing modern hotels or hostels. Using it to describe a contemporary hotel will sound like you are roleplaying or making a joke about the building being ancient.
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Related words
Common phrases
an inn
Common mistake
Do not use this word for modern accommodation like hotels or motels, as it implies a rustic, historical setting. Use 酒店 for hotels or 旅館 for general lodging instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
