English–Chinese

“keep the number” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎo hào

Example

请帮我保号好吗？qǐng bāng wǒ bǎo hào hǎo ma

Could you please help me keep my number?

Illustration for 保号 (keep the number)

How to say “keep the number” in Chinese

“Keep the number” in Chinese is 保号 (bǎo hào).

A queue number or seat stays reserved while its holder is temporarily away.

Full entry for 保号: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 保号

换卡时可以先保号，这样不会丢失原来的号码。huàn kǎ shí ké yǐ xiān bǎo hào zhè yàng bú huì diū shī yuán lái de hào mǎ

When changing cards, you can keep your number first, so you will not lose your original number.

Tips for using 保号

  • In everyday service settings, the request is clearest when it includes the number or seat and the expected return time, since someone else must preserve the place.

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