How to Say ‘When would you like to book?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問您希望訂在什麼時候？
💬 Usage Tip: Combines politeness [請問] and inquiry [什麼時候].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Allows the customer to specify a convenient time.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
您
希望
訂
在
什麼時候
Word-by-Word Breakdown
請問
[qǐng wèn]
May I ask
Phrase used to introduce a question politely.
請問這裏有賣咖啡嗎？
May I ask if coffee is sold here?
您
[nín]
you (formal)
A respectful term for addressing someone higher in status or age.
您貴姓？
What is your family name?
希望
[xī wàng]
hope
To anticipate or wish for a certain thing to happen.
我希望今年能順利畢業。
I hope to graduate smoothly this year.
訂
[dìng]
reserve
To book or request an arrangement ahead of time.
請提前一星期訂位。
Please reserve the table a week in advance.
在
[zài]
at
Indicates a position or location of something.
會議在公司舉行。
The meeting is held at the company.
什麼
[shén me]
what
Used to determine or specify something.
你想吃什麼？
What do you want to eat?
時候
[shí hòu]
time
Used to specify when an event will occur.
啟程的時候已經到了。
It's time to depart.
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