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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旅馆lǚguǎnhotelHSK 4, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #1585, Medium
lǚguǎn(lu:3guan3)lu: guan T3
  1. 1hotel
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March 24, 2026

旅馆(旅館)lǚguǎn(lu:3guan3)

旅馆 (lǚguǎn) refers to a hotel or inn, typically providing lodging services to travelers. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel, accommodations, and tourism, often indicating a place where guests can stay for a short period.

Strokes21Frequency#1585DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, 旅馆 often indicates a more budget-friendly option compared to 酒店, which reflects the diverse range of accommodations available for both domestic and international travelers.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traveler (旅) who is in need of a cozy inn (馆) to rest. The character 旅 (lǚ) resembles a person carrying a suitcase, representing travel, while 馆 (guǎn) looks like a building where travelers can find shelter.

Meanings of 旅馆

lǚguǎn(lu:3guan3)
1hotel
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About 旅馆

旅馆Simplified
旅館Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
家Measure Word
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 旅馆

Quick Contrast

宾馆 (bīnguǎn) - use 旅馆 for a more casual or budget-friendly accommodation, while 宾馆 tends to imply a more formal or upscale setting.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 旅馆 with 酒店 (jiǔdiàn), which usually refers to a more upscale hotel. In informal conversations, 旅馆 can sound casual, but in formal contexts, use 酒店 for higher-end establishments. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

旅馆 appears in HSK vocabulary related to travel and accommodation. Students should focus on the characters' tones, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 旅馆 in formal contexts, saying '我在旅馆订了一个会议室' (I booked a meeting room at the inn), which should be '酒店' (jiǔdiàn). Another common mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can lead to confusion with other words.

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Component Characters

旅lǚtrip
HSK 310 strokes方
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馆guǎnbuilding
HSK 111 strokes饣
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How to say hotel in Chinese

“hotel” in Chinese is旅馆lǚguǎn

旅馆 (lǚguǎn) refers to a hotel or inn, typically providing lodging services to travelers. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel, accommodations, and tourism, often indicating a place where guests can stay for a short period.

When to use 旅馆

Avoid confusing 旅馆 with 酒店 (jiǔdiàn), which usually refers to a more upscale hotel. In informal conversations, 旅馆 can sound casual, but in formal contexts, use 酒店 for higher-end establishments. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

旅馆 or something close to it

宾馆 (bīnguǎn) - use 旅馆 for a more casual or budget-friendly accommodation, while 宾馆 tends to imply a more formal or upscale setting.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 旅馆 in formal contexts, saying '我在旅馆订了一个会议室' (I booked a meeting room at the inn), which should be '酒店' (jiǔdiàn). Another common mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can lead to confusion with other words.

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旅馆 typically refers to a more casual or budget-friendly inn, while 酒店 is used for hotels that offer higher-end services.

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