How to Say ‘I'll save a table for eight for you.’ in Simplified Chinese
给您留一张八人桌。
gěi nín liú yī zhāng bā rén zhuō
[gěi neen liú yi zhāng bā rén zhuō]
💬 Usage Tip: Tables are counted with 张 (zhāng), the counting word for flat things like tables, beds, and tickets, so it's 一张桌 rather than 一个桌. 给您 before the verb marks who the favor is for.
🇨🇳 In China: Larger groups in China usually get a round table, often with a lazy Susan for shared dishes. For eight or more, restaurants may offer a private room, sometimes with a minimum spend.
Phrase Breakdown
给您留
gěi nín liú
reserve for you
给您 means 'for you' (您 is the polite form of 'you'), and 留 means 'to keep' or 'to save'.
我给您留一个位子。
I'll save a seat for you.
Words in this phrase
给
gěi
[gěi]
for
Preposition indicating the person who benefits from an action.
我给你倒水。
I'll pour water for you.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
留
liú
[liú]
to reserve; to keep
To hold something aside for someone.
请给我留个位子。
Please save a seat for me.
一张八人桌。
yī zhāng bā rén zhuō
a table for eight.
张 is the measure word for tables. 八人桌 means 'a table for eight people'.
我们要一张八人桌。
We want a table for eight.
Words in this phrase
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
张
zhāng
[zhāng]
measure word for tables
Measure word for flat objects such as tables, beds, paper and tickets.
我们订了一张大桌子。
We booked a big table.
八人桌
bā rén zhuō
[bā rén zhuō]
table for eight
A table that seats eight people; 人 plus a number before 桌 tells the table size.
晚上七点还有八人桌吗？
Is there still a table for eight at 7 pm?
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