How to Say ‘Just let the server know when you arrive.’ in Simplified Chinese
您到了跟服务员说一声就行。
nín dào le gēn fú wù yuán shuō yī shēng jiù xíng
[neen dào luh gen fúwùyuán shwaw yi shēng jyoh xíng]
💬 Usage Tip: 就行 at the end means "that's all you need to do." It's a reassuring phrase: 打个电话就行 "just give a call".
Phrase Breakdown
您到了
nín dào le
when you arrive
This sets the time, 'once you arrive'. Pause slightly after 了 (le).
您到了请进来。
Please come in when you arrive.
Words in this phrase
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.
到
dào
[dào]
to arrive
To reach a place; to get there.
我到餐厅了。
I've arrived at the restaurant.
了
le
[luh]
completed action marker
Shows that an action has happened or a new situation has occurred.
我想了很久，还是决定联系你。
I thought about it for a long time and still decided to contact you.
跟服务员
gēn fú wù yuán
to the waiter
跟 (gēn) means 'to'. 服务员 (fúwùyuán) means 'waiter'. Keep them together as one unit.
我去跟服务员说。
I'll go tell the waiter.
Words in this phrase
跟
gēn
[gen]
with; to
Often means with, following, or speaking to someone depending on context.
你可以跟我来。
You can come with me.
服务员
fú wù yuán
[fúwùyuán]
waiter; attendant
A person serving customers in a restaurant or shop.
服务员，买单。
Waiter, the bill please.
说一声就行。
shuō yī shēng jiù xíng
just let them know
说一声 (shuō yì shēng) means 'let them know'. 就行 (jiù xíng) means 'that's all you need to do'.
有问题说一声就行。
If there's a problem, just say so.
Words in this phrase
说
shuō
[shwaw]
to speak; to say
A common verb for speaking or saying something.
请你说中文。
Please speak Chinese.
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
声
shēng
[shēng]
measure word for sounds/utterances
Counts sounds or brief spoken remarks; 说一声 means give a quick word.
他叫了一声。
He gave a shout.
就
jiù
[jyoh]
then; right away; exactly; as soon as
Often links cause and result, or emphasizes that something happens easily or immediately.
再偏一点，球就进了。
If it were a little more off, the ball would have gone in.
行
xíng
[xíng]
okay; will do
Means that's enough or it works.
给我打电话就行。
Just call me and it'll be fine.
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