This is the 5071st most frequent Chinese word.
饭店
Restaurant; hotel.
In this sentence, '饭店' refers to a formal dining place, i.e., a restaurant, highlighting its primary usage in modern Mandarin.
我们今晚计划去一家饭店吃晚餐。
We plan to go to a restaurant for dinner tonight.
Here, '饭店' again refers to restaurants, emphasizing its general use for places where food is served.
这个城市的饭店都很热闹,每天都有很多客人。
The restaurants in this city are lively, with many guests every day.
In this context, '饭店' suggests an older usage where restaurants might also function as inns or places offering lodging, showcasing its historical connotation.