How to Say ‘Save a seat’ in Simplified Chinese
占个位子
zhàn gè wèi zi
[zhàn guh way-dzuh]
💬 Usage Tip: The 个 here is short for 一个 and makes the request sound casual and light. Compare 吃个饭 "grab a meal".
Phrase Breakdown
占
zhàn
[zhàn]
to occupy; to save (a spot)
To take and hold a place, such as a seat.
帮我占个座。
Save me a seat.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word
A general classifier used with nouns such as 活动.
说“这个活动”时，要用量词“个”。
When saying “this event,” you need the measure word 个.
位子
wèi zi
[way-dzuh]
seat; place
A casual word for a seat or table spot in a restaurant.
还有靠窗的位子吗？
Are there still seats by the window?
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