nhà nghênh tân
Definition
- Noun:
- Guesthouse; Reception House: A building or separate structure on a property, typically smaller than the main house, specifically designed to receive and accommodate guests or visitors.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khu biệt thự có một nhà nghênh tân rất đẹp ở phía trước. (The villa complex has a very beautiful guesthouse at the front.)
- Chúng tôi dành riêng nhà nghênh tân cho khách từ nước ngoài về. (We reserve the reception house for guests visiting from abroad.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and architectural, often used in the context of large villas, estates, or traditional compounds. It implies a designated, often purpose-built structure for hospitality.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà khách (n): Guesthouse. This is a more common and general term.
- Phòng khách (n): Living room (within a main house).
Synonyms
- Guesthouse
- Reception house
- Lodge (for guests)
Notes on Usage
- "Nhà nghênh tân" is a formal and somewhat literary compound noun. In everyday modern conversation, "nhà khách" is more frequently used.
- It specifically refers to a separate building, not just a room within the main house.