Chinese phrase
能不能给我靠〜一点的座位？ néng bù néng gěi wǒ kào 〜 yì diǎn de zuò wèi
Meaning
Could I have a seat a little closer to ___?
When to use it
Politely asks for a seat closer to a chosen place. It suits requests for a preferred location on a plane, train, or in a restaurant.
Example dialogue
打扰一下，能不能给我靠窗户一点的座位？ dá rǎo yí xià néng bù néng gěi wǒ kào chuāng hù yì diǎn de zuò wèi
Excuse me, could I have a seat a little closer to the window?
可以，我帮您换到靠窗的座位，请稍等。 ké yǐ wǒ bāng nín huàn dào kào chuāng de zuò wèi qǐng shāo děng
Certainly. I can move you to a window seat, so please wait a moment.