館 (guǎn) - Building, establishment, hall — refers to a public

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guǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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館 · guǎn

Building, establishment, hall — refers to a public building, institution, or establishment such as a restaurant, museum, embassy, or hotel.

Building, establishment, hall — refers to a public

Usage highlights

RestaurantHotelMuseumLibraryEmbassyGymnasium

Synonyms

  • 楼— building, tower (often multi-story)
  • 堂— hall, main room (often in traditional architecture)
  • 厅— hall, large room

Antonyms

  • 家— home, private residence (vs. public establishment)
  • 舍— humble dwelling, cottage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate at a Chinese restaurant (中餐馆).
  • The embassy is located downtown (大使馆).
  • He works at the art museum (美术馆).
  • They stayed in a hotel (旅馆).
  • The library has many books (图书馆).

Collocations

  • Restaurant(餐馆)
  • Hotel(旅馆)
  • Museum(博物馆)
  • Library(图书馆)
  • Embassy(大使馆)
  • Gymnasium(体育馆)

Idioms

  • Not a single tile remains intact (片瓦无存) — sometimes used to describe complete destruction of buildings
  • Lofty halls and elegant rooms (高堂雅室) — describing magnificent buildings
  • A hall full of gold and jade (金玉满堂) — describing great wealth

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for official buildings and establishments serving the public.
  • In modern usage, extends to various service establishments like restaurants, hotels, and cultural venues.
  • Reflects Chinese architectural tradition of designated spaces for specific public functions.

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