Zhè jiā cháguǎnr yǐjīng kāi le yì bǎi duō nián le.
This teahouse has been open for over a hundred years.
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culture
茶馆 is the title of Lao She's famous 1957 play, one of the greatest works of modern Chinese drama. Traditional teahouses were social hubs where people gathered to chat, listen to storytelling, and watch performances.
usage
The erhua form 茶馆儿 is typical of Beijing dialect. In other regions, 茶馆 or 茶楼 are more common. 茶楼 often refers to a larger, more upscale establishment.
