deng6訂订
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Definition
To book, reserve, or place an order for goods or services.
colloquialdaily actionsshopping
How it's used
Using 訂 implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a commitment is made between two parties. It is frequently paired with 訂單 when referring to business transactions or bulk orders. When you are specifically talking about securing a table at a restaurant, 訂位 is the standard phrase used by locals.
Examples
I went to order a cake today.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 訂 with 預約. While 預約 is a broader term for making an appointment for a service or a meeting, 訂 is more specifically tied to securing a physical object, a room, or a specific spot for a duration.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
