Chinese phrase
需要提前预约 xū yào tí qián yù yuē
Meaning
A reservation must be made in advance
When to use it
This phrase states that booking is needed before arrival. It often gives a clear, slightly formal reminder in service settings such as restaurants or medical offices.
Example dialogue
我想周六和朋友去那家餐厅，还有位子吗？ wǒ xiǎng zhōu liù hé péng yǒu qù nà jiā cān tīng hái yǒu wèi zi ma
I'd like to visit that restaurant Saturday with a friend; are any tables free?
需要提前预约，周末通常很快就订满。要我帮你订位吗？ xū yào tí qián yù yuē zhōu mò tōng cháng hěn kuài jiù dìng mǎn yào wǒ bāng nǐ dìng wèi ma
Reservations are required; weekends fill quickly, so shall I book a table?