quán ăn uống

/kwǎːn ʔaːn ʔuəŋ/
phraseIntermediate
informal

A restaurant or eatery where people go to eat and drink

Chúng tôi đi đến quán ăn uống gần trường để ăn trưa.

We went to the restaurant near the school to have lunch.

Quán ăn uống này nổi tiếng với các món ăn truyền thống.

This restaurant is famous for its traditional dishes.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to refer to places where food and beverages are served, ranging from small family-run eateries to larger restaurants.

Collocations

quán ăn uống nhỏsmall eateryquán ăn uống cao cấpupscale restaurantquán ăn uống truyền thốngtraditional restaurant

Synonyms

Related Phrases

đi ăn uốngphrase
to go out to eat and drink
quán ăn uống nổi tiếngphrase
famous restaurant

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

While 'quán ăn uống' can be used for any place serving food and drinks, it often implies a more casual or local establishment compared to 'nhà hàng' (restaurant).

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of 'quán' (shop, store), 'ăn' (to eat), and 'uống' (to drink), literally meaning 'a place to eat and drink'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is more commonly used in informal contexts to refer to casual dining establishments. In more formal settings, 'nhà hàng' (restaurant) might be preferred.

Word Breakdown

quán
shop, store
root
+
ăn
to eat
root
+
uống
to drink
root
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