Chinese phrase
预订〜是〜 yù dìng 〜 shì 〜
Meaning
Can a reservation for ___ be ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a reservation can be changed or canceled. It is a polite question used in service conversations. The reserved item and the action are supplied by context.
Example dialogue
请问，预订机票是可以取消的吗？ qǐng wèn yù dìng jī piào shì ké yǐ qǔ xiāo de ma
Excuse me, can I cancel my flight reservation?
可以，但在起飞前48小时内取消会收取手续费。 ké yǐ dàn zài qǐ fēi qián 48 xiǎo shí nèi qǔ xiāo huì shōu qǔ shǒu xù fèi
Yes, but canceling within 48 hours before departure incurs a fee.