❓⏰🛎️

How to Say ‘Do I need to reserve it in advance?’ in Traditional Chinese

Q: How do you say "Do I need to reserve it in advance?" in Traditional Chinese?

"Do I need to reserve it in advance?" in Traditional Chinese is "需要先預訂嗎？". This phrase is commonly used in Taiwan.

Q: What does "需要先預訂嗎？" mean in English?

"需要先預訂嗎？" means "Do I need to reserve it in advance?" in English. Usage tip: [先] goes before the action to mean "first" or "in advance": [先預訂] is "book first / book ahead." You can reuse it the same way in [先付款] "pay first" or [先看看] "take a look first."

需要先預訂嗎？

xū yào xiān yù dìng ma

[shyoo-yao syen yoo-ding ma]

💬 Usage Tip: [先] goes before the action to mean "first" or "in advance": [先預訂] is "book first / book ahead." You can reuse it the same way in [先付款] "pay first" or [先看看] "take a look first."

Phrase Breakdown

需要

xū yào

[shyoo-yao]

need; require

Used to ask or say whether something is necessary.

Example

這家餐廳需要先預訂嗎？

Does this restaurant require advance reservation?

先預訂

xiān yù dìng

reserve in advance

Means making a reservation before coming or before the event.

Example

需要先預訂嗎？

Do I need to reserve in advance?

Words in this phrase

先

xiān

[syen]

first; in advance

Shows doing something before another action.

Example

熱門時段最好先預訂。

For popular time slots, it's best to reserve first.

預訂

yù dìng

[yoo-ding]

reserve; book

Used for booking a table, room, or seat ahead of time.

Example

週末的位子要先預訂。

Weekend seats need to be reserved in advance.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

Placed at the end of a sentence to turn it into a yes-no question.

Example

現在訂位還可以嗎？

Is it still possible to make a reservation now?

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

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“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

“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

“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”

James O., 28, Remote Worker