Chinese phrase
可以预留〜吗？ ké yǐ yù liú 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I reserve ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether something can be reserved. It often refers to a table, seat, room, or service and can include a time or date.
Example dialogue
你好，可以预留今晚七点的两人桌吗？ ní hǎo ké yǐ yù liú jīn wǎn qī diǎn de liǎng rén zhuō ma
Hello, can I reserve a table for two at seven tonight?
可以的，我帮您记下了。 ké yǐ de wǒ bāng nín jì xià le
Sure, I'll make a note of it for you.