Chinese phrase
请把我列入候补名单 qǐng bǎ wǒ liè rù hòu bǔ míng dān
Meaning
Please put me on the waiting list
When to use it
This politely asks to be added to a waiting list. It is used when a booking, tour, or event is full and a place may open later.
Example dialogue
明天的跟团游还有空位吗？如果没有，请把我列入候补名单。 míng tiān de gēn tuán yóu hái yǒu kòng wèi ma rú guǒ méi yǒu qǐng bǎ wǒ liè rù hòu bǔ míng dān
Are there still seats available on tomorrow's group tour? If not, please put me on the waiting list.
好的，我帮您登记了，若有空位会电话联系您。 hǎo de wǒ bāng nín dēng jì le ruò yǒu kòng wèi huì diàn huà lián xì nín
Okay, I've added you to the list. We'll call you if a spot opens up.