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quán ăn

/kwaːn ʔan/
noun★Beginner
informal

A restaurant or eatery where food is served to customers

Quán ăn này phục vụ các món ăn Việt Nam truyền thống.

This restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Chúng tôi muốn tìm một quán ăn gần đây để ăn trưa.

We want to find a nearby eatery to have lunch.

💡

The term is commonly used to refer to casual dining establishments, including street food stalls and small family-run restaurants.

Collocations

quán ăn nhỏsmall eateryquán ăn gọn nhẹlight meal restaurantquán ăn 24/724/7 restaurant

Synonyms

Related Phrases

quán ăn ẩm thựcphrase
gourmet restaurant
quán ăn nhanhphrase
fast food restaurant

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'quán ăn' for casual dining spots, while 'nhà hàng' is more formal.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'quán' (shop, establishment) and 'ăn' (to eat), literally meaning 'eating shop'

📝Usage Notes

'Quán ăn' is more casual than 'nhà hàng' (restaurant) and is often used for smaller, less formal dining places.

Word Breakdown

quán
shop, establishment
root
+
ăn
to eat
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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