How to Say ‘This bar’ in Simplified Chinese
这家酒吧
zhè jiā jiǔ bā
[juh jyah joe-bah]
💬 Usage Tip: [这家酒吧] uses [家] as the counting word for businesses like shops, restaurants, and bars. The pattern is [这/那 + measure word + noun], like [那家餐厅] 'that restaurant'.
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Points out something close by, such as the bar you are in right now.
这家酒吧今天挺热闹。
This bar is quite lively today.
家
jiā
[jyah]
measure word for businesses/families
Used with places like shops, cafés, and bars when identifying one specific establishment.
这家酒吧开得很晚。
This bar stays open very late.
酒吧
jiǔ bā
[joe-bah]
bar; pub
Refers to a bar or pub, a common social place for drinks and conversation.
这家酒吧的灯光很舒服。
The lighting in this bar is very comfortable.
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