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March 24, 2026
店diàn(dian4)
店 (diàn) refers to a shop or store where goods are sold. It can also refer to an inn or hotel, emphasizing its role as a place of commerce or accommodation. This character is commonly used in various compound words, making it a key term in everyday shopping and hospitality contexts.
Strokes8Radical广Frequency#732DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, 店 often reflects the importance of local markets and shops in daily life, where personal service and community interactions are valued. Traditional street markets still thrive, showcasing a blend of historical and modern retail practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small shop (店) where a 'dear' (sounds like 'di') friend serves you tea. The character has a roof (宀) that suggests shelter, representing both the protective nature of a store and an inn.
Meanings of 店
diàn(dian4)
1inn
2shop
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About 店
店Simplified
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广Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#732Frequency Rank
家Measure Word
HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 店
Quick Contrast
超市 (chāoshì) vs 商店 (shāngdiàn) — use 店 for general shops or stores, while 超市 specifically refers to supermarkets, and 商店 emphasizes smaller or specialized shops.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small shop (店) where a 'dear' (sounds like 'di') friend serves you tea. The character has a roof (宀) that suggests shelter, representing both the protective nature of a store and an inn.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 店 with other similar characters like 商 (shāng), which specifically means commerce or business. 店 is generally informal, but can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts. Common collocations include '书店' (shūdiàn - bookstore) and '饭店' (fàndiàn - restaurant).
HSK Study Tips
While 店 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with HSK 1 and 2 words related to everyday life, such as '买' (mǎi - to buy) and '东西' (dōngxi - things). Focus on its usage in shopping contexts to enhance vocabulary retention.
Cultural Note
In China, 店 often reflects the importance of local markets and shops in daily life, where personal service and community interactions are valued. Traditional street markets still thrive, showcasing a blend of historical and modern retail practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 店 with the character for 'office' (办公室 - bàngōngshì) due to similar structure. Remember, 店 specifically means shop or store, while 办公室 refers to a workspace.
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Grammar Patterns of 店
店 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
A courtesy shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the town.
Cultural Notes for 店
🏮Cultural insight
In China, 店 often reflects the importance of local markets and shops in daily life, where personal service and community interactions are valued. Traditional street markets still thrive, showcasing a blend of historical and modern retail practices.
Word Family of 店
Compounds3
惦dian4to think of
掂dian1to heft, to weigh; to hold in the palm
踮dian3to tip-toe
Words Containing This Character20
店diàninn
酒店jiǔdiànwine shop
商店shāngdiànstore
饭店fàndiànhotel飯店
店铺store店鋪
书店shūdiànbookstore書店
药店yàodiànpharmacy藥店
店主shop owner
咖啡店café
旅店lǚdiàninn
店员shop assistant店員
专卖店zhuānmàidiànspecialty store專賣店
连锁店liánsuǒdiànchain store連鎖店
店面shop front
小店small store
杂货店grocery store雜貨店
理发店barber's shop理髮店
分店annex
开店to open shop開店
洗衣店laundry (commercial establishment)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 店
It's pronounced as 'diàn', with a falling tone.
Common phrases include '超市' (chāoshì - supermarket) and '服装店' (fúzhuāngdiàn - clothing store).
Yes, 店 can refer to various types of stores or shops, from grocery stores to specialized boutiques.
