noun HSK 3
Traditional 賓館
hotel · guesthouse
Meaning
宾馆 refers to a hotel or guesthouse, typically a mid-range establishment that provides lodging and basic services to travelers. It is one of the most common words for hotel in Mainland China, alongside 酒店.
Usage
宾馆 is widely used in everyday speech and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. In Mainland China, it often refers to state-owned or older-style hotels, though the term is used broadly for various types of hotels. When checking in or making reservations, this is a standard term to use.
Examples
- 01我们在火车站附近找了一家宾馆住下。.We found a hotel near the train station and checked in.
- 02这个宾馆的服务很好，房间也很干净。, .This hotel has great service and the rooms are also very clean.
Characters
Measure words
- 家一家宾馆
- 间一间宾馆房间
Common collocations
- 住宾馆to stay at a hotel
- 订宾馆to book a hotel
- 宾馆房间hotel room
- 星级宾馆star-rated hotel
Origin
The word combines 宾 (guest) and 馆 (building/establishment), literally meaning 'guest building' or 'guest establishment,' directly reflecting its function as a place to accommodate visitors.