PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
Scene illustrating a Simplified Chinese-language restaurant reservations part 4 conversation

Key Phrases

预订

yù dìng

Reserve a table

无障碍设施

wú zhàng ài shè shī

Accessible facilities

哪一天

nǎ yī tiān

Which day

Skills You'll Learn

Booking a restaurant

预订餐厅

yù dìng cān tīng

Asking about accessibility

询问无障碍情况

xún wèn wú zhàng ài qíng kuàng

Discussing time and date

讨论时间和日期

tǎo lùn shí jiān hé rì qī

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine a conversation in a Chinese restaurant where a customer is making a reservation for a table for four people. They discuss the details of the reservation, such as the date and time, and the restaurant confirms that they have accessible facilities for those who need them.

你好,我想预订一张四人桌。

nǐ hǎo wǒ xiǎng yù dìng yī zhāng sì rén zhuō

Hello, I would like to reserve a table for four.

好的,您想预订哪一天的?

hǎo de nín xiǎng yù dìng nǎ yī tiān de

Sure, which day would you like to make the reservation for?

本周六晚上七点可以吗?

běn zhōu liù wǎn shàng qī diǎn kě yǐ ma

Is 7 PM this Saturday okay?

可以的,请问您的姓名是?

kě yǐ de qǐng wèn nín de xìng míng shì

Yes, may I have your name, please?

我的名字是 Emily Smith 。另外,我想问一下你们的餐厅是否有无障碍设施?

wǒ de míng zì shì ^FIRST^ ^LAST^ lìng wài wǒ xiǎng wèn yī xià nǐ men de cān tīng shì fǒu yǒu wú zhàng ài shè shī

My name is Emily Smith. Also, I would like to ask if your restaurant has accessible facilities?

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

你好

nǐ hǎo

Hello

💬 Pronounced as (nee-how). A simple greeting used anytime during the day.

🇨🇳 A very common and versatile greeting in Mandarin used by people of all ages.

See breakdown →
🙋‍♂️

我想

wǒ xiǎng

I would like to

💬 Literally means 'I think', but frequently used for expressing desire or intention.

🇨🇳 Useful for polite requests in many social settings, including restaurants.

See breakdown →
📅🔒

Reserve

💬 This character is often found in words related to making reservations.

See breakdown →
📚

dìng

Book

💬 This character is versatile, used in phrases to book something, like a hotel or a table.

See breakdown →
📝

预订

yù dìng

Reserve

💬 Combination of [预] and [订], commonly used together for reserving in advance.

🇨🇳 Reservations are quite common in Chinese restaurants, especially on weekends.

See breakdown →
4️⃣

Four

💬 Pronounced as (suh), be careful not to confuse with 10 [十] pronounced (shi).

🇨🇳 The number four [四] can be associated with bad luck in Chinese culture as it sounds like 'death' [死].

See breakdown →
👤

rén

Person

💬 A very common character, also used to denote people in different contexts.

🇨🇳 In restaurant lingo, it often follows a number to indicate 'people'.

See breakdown →
🍽️

zhuō

Table

💬 Used in specific contexts, like furniture or restaurant lingo.

See breakdown →
🍽️4️⃣

四人桌

sì rén zhuō

Table for four

💬 Literally translates as 'four-person table'.

🇨🇳 Tables for various group sizes are often specified when making reservations in China.

See breakdown →
🚀

Learn this vocabulary list the easy way

Get PrettyFluent for smart practice & lasting retention

More from "Restaurant reservations Part 4"

Similar Simplified Chinese Lessons

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s scenario-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.

Ryan M., 36, Consultant

Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real scenarios helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.

Laura H., 28, Photographer

Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer