How to Say ‘Reserve’ in Traditional Chinese
幫你訂
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'help you book'. A helpful phrase.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwan's service industry prides itself on helpfulness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
幫
[bāng]
help
To assist or support.
我可以幫你訂位子。
I can help you book a seat.
你
[nǐ]
you
Referring to the person being spoken or written to.
我幫你訂了一個美麗的景色的位置。
I booked a seat with a beautiful view for you.
訂
[dìng]
book
To reserve a seat or service.
你要我幫你訂哪裡的位子？
Where do you want me to book a seat for you?
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