How to Say ‘Book in advance’ in Simplified Chinese
提前订
tí qián dìng
[tee-chyen ding]
💬 Usage Tip: 提前 (tí qián) goes before the action to mean "ahead of time": 提前来 "come early", 提前付 "pay in advance".
Phrase Breakdown
提前
tí qián
[tee-chyen]
in advance; ahead of time
Used when something is done before the expected time or deadline.
如果你提前通知，通常不会收费。
If you notify them in advance, they usually will not charge a fee.
订
dìng
[ding]
to book; to reserve
Used when making a reservation or placing an order, depending on context.
我想订餐位，今晚六点。
I would like to reserve a table for 6 p.m. tonight.
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