English–Chinese
“extra time” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyù liú shí jiān
Example
请为行程变化预留时间。qǐng wèi xíng chéng biàn huà yù liú shí jiān
Please allow extra time for changes to the itinerary.
How to say “extra time” in Chinese
“Extra time” in Chinese is 预留时间 (yù liú shí jiān).
A cushion built into a schedule protects the plan from delays, changes, or waiting.
Example sentences with 预留时间
教师通常会在课程表上标注预留时间以方便学生提问。jiào shī tōng cháng huì zài kè chéng biǎo shàng biāo zhù yù liú shí jiān yǐ fāng biàn xué shēng tí wèn
Teachers usually mark extra time on the class schedule to make it easier for students to ask questions.
Tips for using 预留时间
- English often uses "leave time" or "build in time" for this idea, while "reserve time" can suggest booking a specific appointment slot.