预订 yùdìng to place an order
to place an order; to book ahead
How to remember 预订: 预 in advance + 订 make an order = to place an order.
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How it is used
- To book/order ahead (a room, ticket, table, goods) - 预订酒店 (yùdìng jiǔdiàn) book a hotel; 预订机票 (yùdìng jīpiào) reserve a flight.
- Holds a concrete item/seat for you. Contrast 预约 (yùyuē), which reserves an appointment/time slot with someone.
Example sentences
- 预订好了。 Yùdìng hǎo le.The reservation is already made.