maai4 zaan2埋棧埋栈
Jyutpingmaai4 zaan2
Yalemàaih jáan
Definition
To check in and stay at a hotel.
colloquialtravelplaces
How it's used
This term carries a slightly old-fashioned or nostalgic tone, often evoking the image of a traveler resting at an inn or a guesthouse. It is less common in modern urban settings where people prefer using the loanword 酒店 or the more generic 住. You will hear it more frequently among older generations or in contexts describing long-distance travel.
Examples
Where do you plan to stay tonight?
We often stay in hotels when we travel.
Related words
Common phrases
find a place to stay
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 埋單, which means to pay the bill. Learners often mistake the two because both start with 埋, but they refer to completely different actions.
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