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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "have a meal" with 用餐 (yòngcān)

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    Structure

    Subject + 用餐

    Explanation

    The verb 用餐 (yòngcān) means "to have a meal" or "to dine." It is a polite and somewhat formal way to say "eat," commonly used in written Chinese, news reports, and service contexts such as restaurants and hotels.

    Examples

    • 请问您几位用餐？

      Qǐngwèn nín jǐ wèi yòngcān?

      Excuse me, how many people will be dining?

    • 飞机上的乘客正在用餐，请稍等一会儿。

      Fēijī shàng de chéngkè zhèngzài yòngcān, qǐng shāo děng yīhuìr.

      The passengers on the plane are having their meal; please wait a moment.

    • 这家酒店的客人可以在花园里用餐。

      Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de kèrén kěyǐ zài huāyuán lǐ yòngcān.

      Guests at this hotel can dine in the garden.

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