diàn

shop, store

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Words with this Character

Basic Meaning

The word '' (diàn) primarily means 'shop' or 'store' in everyday Chinese. It refers to a place where goods or services are sold.

Usage in Conversation

You will often hear '' used to talk about various types of shops, such as clothing stores, restaurants, or supermarkets. For example, '' means 'this store' and is a common way to specify a particular shop.

Common Collocations

  • '' (kāi diàn): to open a shop, used when someone starts a business.
  • '商店' (shāngdiàn): a more formal word for store or shop.
  • '' (diàn lǐ): inside the store.

Nuances

'' is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. It is often combined with other words to specify the type of store. Avoid confusing '' with '饭店' which specifically means 'restaurant' or 'hotel' depending on context.

Summary

Use '' whenever you want to talk about a shop or store in general. It is a very common and versatile word in Chinese daily life.

Example Sentences

这家店的衣服很便宜。

Zhè jiā diàn de yīfu hěn piányi.

The clothes in this store are very cheap.

我想开一家自己的店。

Wǒ xiǎng kāi yī jiā zìjǐ de diàn.

I want to open my own shop.

超市是一个很大的店。

Chāoshì shì yī gè hěn dà de diàn.

A supermarket is a very large store.