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

HSK 5

我们住在政府招待所。

Wǒmen zhù zài zhèngfǔ zhāodàisuǒ.

We're staying at the government guesthouse.

HSK 5

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