How to Say ‘Private room’ in Simplified Chinese
包间
bāo jiān
[bāo jiān]
💬 Usage Tip: [包间] is a fixed word meaning a private dining room; don't read it literally as "wrap room." You'll often hear it after verbs like [订包间] or [有包间吗].
🇨🇳 In China: In China, asking for a [包间] is normal for family meals, business meals, or bigger groups. It doesn't sound unusually demanding the way asking for a private room might in some places.
Phrase Breakdown
包间
bāo jiān
[bāo jiān]
private room
A room in a restaurant that is reserved for private use by a group.
我们预定了一个包间来庆祝生日。
We reserved a private room to celebrate a birthday.
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