馆

館

guǎn

noun #6,024

Meanings

1 building; hall; establishment
2 shop; restaurant
3 embassy; consulate

Examples

图书馆在那边。

Túshūguǎn zài nàbiān.

The library is over there.

博物馆几点关门？

Bówùguǎn jǐ diǎn guānmén?

What time does the museum close?

我们去饭馆吃饭吧。

Wǒmen qù fànguǎn chīfàn ba.

Let's go eat at a restaurant.

Tips

usage

馆 is a suffix for buildings/venues: 图书馆 (library), 博物馆 (museum), 体育馆 (gymnasium), 大使馆 (embassy), 宾馆 (hotel), 饭馆 (restaurant), 咖啡馆 (cafe).

Stroke Order

馆 guǎn