quán ăn

/kwáːn ʔan/
noun★Beginner— restaurant
informal

A place where food is prepared and served to customers, typically for a fee.

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

This restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese dishes.

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The term is commonly used to refer to both small family-run eateries and larger restaurants.

Collocations

quán ăn nhanhfast food restaurantquán ăn gợi ýrecommended restaurantquán ăn mớinew restaurant

Related Phrases

quán ăn nhanhphrase
fast food restaurant
quán ăn gợi ýphrase
recommended restaurant

💡Pro Tip

Casual vs. Formal

Use 'quán ăn' for casual settings and 'nhà hàng' for more formal or upscale establishments.

📖Word Origin

From 'quán' (shop) and 'ăn' (to eat), literally meaning 'eating shop'.

📝Usage Notes

'Quán ăn' is a more casual term compared to 'nhà hàng' (restaurant), which is more formal. It can refer to any establishment where food is served, from street food stalls to sit-down restaurants.

Word Breakdown

quán
shop
root
+
ăn
to eat
root
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