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乡会馆
xiānghuìguǎn
Description
乡会馆是以前同一个地方来的人一起建的地方，他们在这里见面、帮忙。
A 乡会馆 is a place built by people from the same hometown to meet and help each other.
很多老城市里还有这样的乡会馆。
Many old cities still have such 乡会馆.
Meanings
乡会馆xiānghuìguǎn
a native-place association hall for people from the same region
这个乡会馆有很多年历史了。
This village association hall has a long history.
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Notes
- Etymology
乡 (hometown) + 会馆 (guild/association hall) — a hall serving people from the same region.
- Nuance
historically found in big cities, offering lodging and help to fellow townsmen.
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