旅店

• Pinyin: lǚ diàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 旅 = 方 + 从 + 衣, travel; 店 = 广 (roof) + 占, shop/inn

Meaning

Small hotel; inn; guesthouse. A modest establishment providing lodging for travelers.

Typically smaller and less formal than 酒店 (hotel). Related terms: 旅馆 (similar, guesthouse), 宾馆 (hotel), 客栈 (traditional inn). Common in: 家庭旅店 (family-run inn), 青年旅店 (youth hostel). Often implies budget or basic accommodation.

Examples

1. 我们在古镇里找了一家家庭旅店，环境很温馨。 We found a family-run inn in the old town; the atmosphere was very cozy.
2. 这家旅店虽然小，但干净整洁，价格也实惠。 Although this inn is small, it's clean and tidy, and the price is reasonable.
3. 出差预算有限，就住普通旅店吧，别太讲究了。 The business trip budget is limited, so let's just stay at a regular inn; don't be too picky.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, accommodation, budget

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 附近有旅店吗？(Is there an inn nearby?)
• 这家旅店住着很舒服。(This inn is comfortable to stay in.)

Don't Say

• 把五星级酒店称为旅店 (旅店 implies modest/basic; use 酒店 for upscale hotels)

Origin & History

Compound of 旅 (travel) + 店 (shop/establishment). A place for travelers to stay.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal