How do you say "A table with a river view" in Simplified Chinese?

"A table with a river view" in Simplified Chinese is "一桌能看到江景". This phrase is commonly used in China.

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How to Say ‘A table with a river view’ in Simplified Chinese

Q: What does "一桌能看到江景" mean in English?

"一桌能看到江景" means "A table with a river view" in English. Usage tip: [能] before a verb means "can" in the sense of possibility: [能看到江景] = "can see the river view." You can reuse the pattern with other things a seat offers, like [能看到夜景] or [能看到外面].

一桌能看到江景

yī zhuō néng kàn dào jiāng jǐng

[ee jwaw nung kahn-daow jyahng-jeeng]

💬 Usage Tip: [能] before a verb means "can" in the sense of possibility: [能看到江景] = "can see the river view." You can reuse the pattern with other things a seat offers, like [能看到夜景] or [能看到外面].

Phrase Breakdown

一桌

yī zhuō

Words in this phrase

一

yī

[ee]

one; a

A number meaning 'one.' In this phrase it helps count a table.

Example

我们想要一桌能看到江景的位置。

We would like a table with a view of the river.

桌

zhuō

[jwaw]

table

A measure word and noun for a dining table in a restaurant.

Example

我们想要一桌能看到江景的位置。

We would like a table with a view of the river.

能看到

néng kàn dào

Words in this phrase

能

néng

[nung]

can; be able to

Shows ability or possibility, like 'can' in English.

Example

这一桌能看到江景，很受欢迎。

This table can see the river view and is very popular.

看到

kàn dào

[kahn-daow]

to see

Means to catch sight of or have a view of something.

Example

靠窗的位置可以看到江景。

The window-side seats can see the river view.

江景

jiāng jǐng

[jyahng-jeeng]

river view

The view or scenery of a river, often requested for nicer seating.

Example

这家餐厅的江景很漂亮。

This restaurant's river view is very beautiful.

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