jyu6 wai2預位预位
Jyutpingjyu6 wai2
Yaleyuh wái
Definition
To save a seat, room, or space for someone or something.
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How it's used
Primarily used in social contexts, this term is flexible enough to cover both physical spaces like a seat at a table and abstract slots in a schedule. It carries a sense of informal planning between friends or colleagues. Unlike formal reservation terms, it implies a casual, verbal agreement rather than a professional booking.
Examples
Please save a spot for me, I'll be there soon.
Did you guys reserve a table for dinner?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 訂位, which is the standard term for making a formal restaurant reservation. Using 預位 for a high-end restaurant might sound overly casual or imprecise.
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Grammar guides
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