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How to Say ‘Sure, we'll save you a window table.’ in Simplified Chinese

可以，给您留靠窗的位子。

kě yǐ gěi nín liú kào chuāng de wèi zi

[kuh-ee gěi neen liú kào chuang de wèizi]

💬 Usage Tip: 给 + person before a verb means "do it for that person". The same pattern works with other verbs: 给您倒茶 "pour tea for you".

🇨🇳 In China: Staff use the polite 您 "you" with customers. It's normal to ask ahead for a window seat or a quieter table for an anniversary dinner.

Phrase Breakdown

可以，

kě yǐ

Sure,

可以 (kěyǐ) means 'okay / can do'. The first third tone changes to a rising tone: kéyǐ.

Example

可以，请稍等。

Sure, please wait a moment.

Words in this phrase

可以

kě yǐ

[kuh-ee]

can; okay; acceptable

Used to say something is possible, allowed, or acceptable.

Example

你定时间也可以。

It’s also fine if you choose the time.

给您留

gěi nín liú

will save for you

给您 (gěi nín) means 'for you'. 留 (liú) means 'to reserve'.

Example

我给您留着。

I'll keep it for you.

Words in this phrase

给

gěi

[gěi]

for

Preposition indicating the person who benefits from an action.

Example

我给你倒水。

I'll pour water for you.

您

nín

[neen]

you (polite)

A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.

Example

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.

留

liú

[liú]

to reserve; to keep

To hold something aside for someone.

Example

请给我留个位子。

Please save a seat for me.

靠窗的位子。

kào chuāng de wèi zi

a window seat

靠窗 (kào chuāng) means 'next to the window'. 位子 (wèizi) means 'seat'.

Example

我喜欢靠窗的位子。

I like window seats.

Words in this phrase

靠

kào

[kào]

next to; by; near

Used to mean located beside something, like a window or wall.

Example

我们想要靠门的位子。

We'd like a seat near the door.

窗

chuāng

[chuang]

window

An opening in a wall or roof to let light in or to see through.

Example

我要打开窗透透气。

I want to open the window to get some fresh air.

的

[de]

Expressing the relationship between items.

Example

这是我的书。

This is my book.

位子

wèi zi

[wèizi]

seat; table spot

A place to sit, often used for restaurant tables.

Example

这里有位子吗？

Is there a seat here?

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