deng2 wai2訂位订位
Jyutpingdeng2 wai2
Yaledéng wái
Definition
To reserve a seat; to make a reservation or booking.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Use this term specifically for tables at restaurants or seats at venues. While 預約 is a perfectly valid synonym, 訂位 is the most common choice in everyday life when discussing dining plans. It carries a sense of practical necessity in a city where popular eateries often have long queues.
Examples
I want to have hotpot tonight, have you made a reservation for me yet?
This restaurant is very popular, you must reserve a seat in advance to get a table.
Related words
Common phrases
to call to make a reservation
to book online
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 預訂, which is more commonly used for booking products, services, or hotel rooms rather than just a seat at a table.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
