How to Say ‘Reserved’ in Simplified Chinese
预留
yù liú
[yù liú]
💬 Usage Tip: As a compound, 预留 means 'reserve / hold aside,' not just the separate ideas of 预 and 留. It's useful in bookings: 预留座位 means reserve a seat or table.
Phrase Breakdown
预留
yù liú
[yù liú]
reserve
To set aside or book something in advance.
我们可以为你的生日预留一个特别的桌子。
We can reserve a special table for your birthday.
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