English–Chinese
“take a number” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǔ hào
Example
在医院先到自助机上取号。zài yī yuàn xiān dào zì zhù jī shàng qǔ hào
At the hospital, first take a number at the self-service machine.
How to say “take a number” in Chinese
“Take a number” in Chinese is 取号 (qǔ hào).
Securing a turn by receiving a number from a queue system.
Example sentences with 取号
很多医院现在可以网上预约，不用到现场取号。hěn duō yī yuàn xiàn zài ké yǐ wǎng shàng yù yuē bú yòng dào xiàn chǎng qǔ hào
Many hospitals now let you book an appointment online, so you do not need to get a number on-site.
Tips for using 取号
- Taking a number is generally different from booking a time slot: the former places a request in a waiting order, while the latter sets a scheduled appointment.