How to Say ‘I would like to make a reservation.’ in Simplified Chinese
我想预定
wǒ xiǎng yù dìng
[wǒ xiǎng yùdìng]
💬 Usage Tip: [我想 + verb] is a very useful polite pattern for service situations: [我想预定], [我想改时间], [我想取消]. It sounds natural and less abrupt than saying the verb by itself.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wǒ]
I
A pronoun for self-reference.
我想预定座位。
I want to reserve a seat.
想
xiǎng
[xiǎng]
want
To have a desire to possess or do something.
我想去旅行。
I want to travel.
预定
yù dìng
[yùdìng]
reserve
To arrange for a place in advance.
我想预定一个包间。
I want to reserve a private room.
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