❓✋🔖

How to Say ‘Shall I hold it for you first?’ in Traditional Chinese

要幫您先保留嗎？

yào bāng nín xiān bǎo liú ma

[yao bāng nín shyen bǎoliú ma]

Phrase Breakdown

要幫您

yào bāng nín

shall I ... for you

要 here means 'would you like'. 幫您 means 'for you (polite)'.

Example

要幫您叫車嗎？

Shall I call a car for you?

Words in this phrase

要

yào

[yao]

want

Used to express preference; with 不 it becomes do not want.

Example

我不要香菜。

I don't want cilantro.

幫

bāng

[bāng]

to help

To assist someone with a task.

Example

我們已經幫客人預訂座位。

We have already helped guests book seats.

您

nín

[nín]

you (polite)

A polite form to address 'you'.

Example

這是為您準備的。

This is prepared for you.

先保留嗎？

xiān bǎo liú ma

hold it first?

先 means 'first / for now'. 保留 means 'to reserve, hold'. 嗎 makes it a yes/no question.

Example

可以先保留嗎？

Can you hold it for now?

Words in this phrase

先

xiān

[shyen]

first

Used to say you will do something before anything else.

Example

我先看看，不急著買。

I'll look first; I'm not in a hurry to buy.

保留

bǎo liú

[bǎoliú]

to hold; to reserve

To keep something for someone for later.

Example

請幫我保留這張桌子。

Please hold this table for me.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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 feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

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

Laura H., 28, Photographer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“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