Chinese phrase
门锁不上 mén suǒ bú shàng
Meaning
The door won't lock
When to use it
It describes a door that cannot be locked. It often reports a lock problem or requests help, especially in a hotel or other place where staff can assist.
Example dialogue
您好，我的房间 门锁不上，能来帮忙吗？ nín hǎo wǒ de fáng jiān mén suǒ bú shàng néng lái bāng máng ma
Hello, the door to my room won't lock. Could you come and help me?
好的，请问您是几号房？我们马上派人过去。 hǎo de qǐng wèn nín shì jǐ hào fáng wǒ men mǎ shàng pài rén guò qù
Okay. What room are you in? We'll send someone over right away.