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  4. quán ăn

quán ăn

/kwǎːn ăn/
eatery

Tôi thường ăn sáng ở quán ăn gần nhà.

I usually have breakfast at the eatery near my house.


informal

A small, often informal restaurant or food stall serving meals.

Quán ăn này nổi tiếng với món phở.

This eatery is famous for its pho.

Chúng tôi ghé quán ăn ven đường để ăn trưa.

We stopped at a roadside eatery for lunch.

Often used for local or street food establishments, smaller than a restaurant.

Collocations

quán ăn vỉa hèstreet-side eateryquán ăn bình dânaffordable local eatery

Synonyms

quánquán nhậutiệm ăncửa hàng ăn

Pro Tip

Distinguishing 'quán ăn' from 'nhà hàng'

'Quán ăn' typically refers to smaller, informal eateries, while 'nhà hàng' implies a more formal restaurant.

Word Origin

Compound of 'quán' (establishment, shop) + 'ăn' (to eat), indicating a place where food is served.

Usage Notes

Common in daily conversation; often implies a casual or small-scale setting. Can refer to both indoor and outdoor food stalls.

Word Breakdown

quán
establishment or shop
noun
+
ăn
to eat
verb
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