招待所

zhāodàisuǒ

noun #42,201

Measure Word

一家招待所 jiā

Meanings

1 guesthouse (typically run by a government unit or state-owned enterprise)
2 basic state-run hostel

Characters

invite, receive

place, establishment

Examples

我们住在政府招待所。

Wǒmen zhù zài zhèngfǔ zhāodàisuǒ.

We're staying at the government guesthouse.

这家招待所价格便宜但设施旧。

Zhè jiā zhāodàisuǒ jiàgé piányi dàn shèshī jiù.

This guesthouse is cheap but the facilities are dated.

Tips

culture

A legacy category from the planned-economy era: government agencies, universities, and SOEs ran 招待所 to host visiting officials and staff. Budget-friendly and often still cheaper than hotels, but plainer in amenities than modern 酒店 or 宾馆.

Stroke Order

招 zhāo

待 dài

所 suǒ