khách điếm
[xajk̟̚˧˦ ʔɗiəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) inn, roadhouse
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] nhưng lúc trong khách điếm thấy cung cách y đối xử với Bao Tích Nhược đã biết hai người không phải vợ chồng,[…][…] but when in the inn he saw the way he treated Bāo Xīruò and knew the two of them were not married, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “khách điếm” mean?
(noun) inn, roadhouse
Is “khách điếm” formal or informal?
khách điếm is generally formal.