Restaurant reservations: Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.

💬 A common greeting in Mandarin.

🇨🇳 Used both formally and informally, any time of day.

💬 Literal translation is 'I think.'

🇨🇳 Starting a request with 'I think' softens the approach, similar to 'I would like.'

💬 Useful for booking tables or tickets.

🇨🇳 In China, pre-booking is quite common for dining out, especially on weekends or during holidays.

💬 Pronounced as (djuo-zi)

🇨🇳 Tables are usually communal in Chinese culture; be prepared to share space in busy restaurants.

💬 Common phrase in restaurant reservation.

🇨🇳 Reserving a table in advance is considered polite and ensures better service.

💬 Basic inquiry word in Mandarin.

🇨🇳 Used in various contexts to ask for information.

💬 Pronounced as (shi-hou)

🇨🇳 Chinese people place high importance on timing, always value punctuality.

💬 Combines 'what' and 'time.'

🇨🇳 Casual tone for asking about time or scheduling.

💬 Literal meaning is 'this day.'

🇨🇳 Today is often referred to in conversation due to busy daily schedules in China.