verb HSK 4
to dine · to have a meal · to eat (formal)
Meaning
就餐 is a formal way to say 'to eat a meal' or 'to dine.' It's more polite and professional than casual words like 吃饭. You'll see it on signs, in restaurants, hotels, and official contexts. The character 就 here means 'to go to' or 'to proceed to,' while 餐 means 'meal.'
Usage
Native speakers use 就餐 in formal or written contexts, such as restaurant signs ('就餐区' - dining area), hotel notices, or business settings. In casual conversation, people typically say 吃饭 instead. Common in service industry language and polite announcements.
Examples
- 01请到二楼就餐区就餐。.Please proceed to the dining area on the second floor to eat.
- 02酒店为客人提供舒适的就餐环境。.The hotel provides guests with a comfortable dining environment.
Characters
Common collocations
- 就餐区dining area
- 就餐时间dining hours, meal time
- 就餐环境dining environment
- 免费就餐free dining
Origin
就 originally meant 'to approach' or 'to move toward,' combined with 餐 (meal) to create the formal expression 'to proceed to one's meal.'