预约 yùyuē booking
booking; reservation; to book; to make an appointment
How to remember 预约: 预 in advance + 约 make an appointment = booking.
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How it is used
- To book/reserve an appointment ahead - 预约挂号 (yùyuē guàhào) book a medical appointment; 提前预约 (tíqián yùyuē) reserve in advance.
- For appointments/slots (doctor, restaurant, viewing). Booking goods/rooms is 预订 (yùdìng) - 预约 is time-with-a-person, 预订 is a thing/seat held for you.
Example sentences
- 这个桌子被预约了。 Zhège zhuōzi bèi yùyuē le.This table is reserved.
- 汤姆有预约。 Tāngmǔ yǒu yùyuē.Tom has a reservation.