nhà hàng

/ɲàː hàːŋ/

restaurant

Tôi thích ăn tối ở nhà hàng sang trọng.

I like to dine at a fancy restaurant.

formal

A place where meals are served to customers.

Nhà hàng này phục vụ ẩm thực Nhật Bản.

This restaurant serves Japanese cuisine.

Chúng tôi thường ăn tối ở nhà hàng gần nhà.

We usually have dinner at the restaurant near our house.

Commonly used for both casual and upscale dining establishments.

Collocations

nhà hàng sang trọngluxury restaurantnhà hàng gia đìnhfamily restaurantnhà hàng buffetbuffet restaurant

Synonyms

quán ăn tiệm ăn quán cơm

Antonyms

quán vỉa hè quán bia

Pro Tip

Distinguishing 'nhà hàng' from 'quán'

'Nhà hàng' typically implies a more formal or permanent establishment, while 'quán' can refer to smaller, casual eateries (e.g., 'quán phở' for a pho stall).

Word Origin

Compound of 'nhà' (house) + 'hàng' (store/shop), reflecting the traditional Vietnamese concept of a dining establishment as a 'house of food'.

Usage Notes

Used universally across Vietnam for any establishment serving meals, regardless of size or cuisine type.

Word Breakdown

nhà

house

root

hàng

shop/store

root

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