How to Say ‘Same-day cancellation’ in Simplified Chinese
当天取消
dàng tiān qǔ xiāo
[dahng-tyen chyoo-shyaow]
💬 Usage Tip: [当天取消] means cancelling on the day itself, which often implies a stricter rule than cancelling earlier. The same pattern works elsewhere: [当天付款] "pay on the same day."
Phrase Breakdown
当天
dàng tiān
[dahng-tyen]
the same day; that day
Refers to the day the reservation or meal is scheduled to happen.
当天取消通常比前一天取消更麻烦。
Canceling on the same day is usually more troublesome than canceling the day before.
取消
qǔ xiāo
[chyoo-shyaow]
cancel
To call off a reservation or booking; often important in discussing restaurant policies.
如果你要当天取消，先看看会不会收费。
If you need to cancel on the same day, first check whether there will be a fee.
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