How to Say ‘Let the waiter know’ in Simplified Chinese
跟服务员说一声
gēn fú wù yuán shuō yī shēng
[gen fúwùyuán shwaw yi shēng]
💬 Usage Tip: 说一声 means "say a word" — just give a quick heads-up. 跟 (gēn) marks who you tell: 跟老板说一声 "let the boss know".
Phrase Breakdown
跟服务员
gēn fú wù yuán
to the waiter
跟 (gēn) means 'to/with' here. 服务员 (fúwùyuán) means 'waiter/staff'.
你跟服务员要杯水。
Ask the waiter for a glass of water.
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
shuō yī shēng
let (someone) know
说一声 (shuō yì shēng) means 'say a word / give a quick notice'. 一 changes to fourth tone (yì) before the first-tone 声.
走之前说一声。
Let me know before you leave.
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.
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