How to Say ‘Could you arrange a slightly wider table for us?’ in Simplified Chinese
能给我们安排一张宽一点的桌子吗？
néng gěi wǒ men ān pái yī zhāng kuān yì diǎn de zhuō zi ma
[nung gěi waw-men ānpái yi zhāng kuān ee-dyen de zhuōzi ma]
💬 Usage Tip: 张 (zhāng) is the counting word for flat things like tables, tickets and beds: 一张票 "one ticket", 两张床 "two beds".
🇨🇳 In China: Asking for a wider table is a tactful way to make room for a wheelchair without lengthy explanation. Restaurant staff generally understand it and will accommodate you, especially when you ask while booking.
Phrase Breakdown
能给我们
néng gěi wǒ men
could you, for us
能 (néng) means 'can / could'. It starts a polite request. 给我们 means 'for us'.
能给我们菜单吗？
Could you give us the menu?
Words in this phrase
能
néng
[nung]
can; be able to
Expresses ability or possibility to do something.
能帮到你，我也很开心。
If I can help you, I’m also very happy.
给
gěi
[gěi]
for; to
Marks the person receiving or benefiting.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
我们
wǒ men
[waw-men]
we; us
Refers to the speaker and their group; in business, often means the speaker’s team or company.
我们公司的同事都很愿意帮忙。
Our company’s colleagues are all very willing to help.
安排一张
ān pái yī zhāng
arrange one
安排 (ānpái) means 'to arrange'. 一张 (yì zhāng) means 'one'; 张 is the measure word for tables.
帮我安排一张床。
Arrange a bed for me.
Words in this phrase
安排
ān pái
[ānpái]
to arrange
A verb meaning to organize or set something up for someone.
请帮我安排一个靠窗的位子。
Please arrange a window seat for me.
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
张
zhāng
[zhāng]
measure word for tables
Measure word for flat-surfaced things like tables, beds, paper.
我们要一张大桌子。
We want a big table.
宽一点的桌子吗？
kuān yì diǎn de zhuō zi ma
a slightly wider table?
宽 (kuān) means 'wide'. 一点 (yìdiǎn) means 'a bit more'. 吗 (ma) turns the sentence into a yes/no question.
有宽一点的桌子吗？
Do you have a slightly wider table?
Words in this phrase
宽
kuān
[kuān]
wide; broad
Describes something with a large width, such as a door, aisle, or space, which matters for wheelchair access.
这个门很宽，轮椅可以进去。
This door is very wide, so a wheelchair can get through.
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
Adds softness by meaning 'a little' or 'a bit' in degree or time.
我们晚一点再联系吧。
Let’s contact each other a bit later.
的
de
[de]
possessive particle
Used to indicate possession or the role of modifying.
这本书是他的。
This book is his.
桌子
zhuō zi
[zhuōzi]
table
A common noun for a table; uses the measure word 张.
这张桌子很适合轮椅。
This table is good for a wheelchair.
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.
你是第一次来吗？这里的“吗”表示提问。
Is this your first time here? Here, 吗 marks a question.
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