Mandarin Word of the Day
预约
/yù-YUE/ • verb (can also be used as a noun) — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to make an appointment; to reserve (a time, seat, or service)
Examples
- 我想预约医生的时间。
(I want to make an appointment with the doctor.) - 你可以提前预约座位吗？
(Can you reserve a seat in advance?) - 这个网站可以在线预约。
(This website allows online booking.)
Synonyms
- 预订
- 预定
- 订位
Use 预约 when arranging a specific time or reserving a service (doctor, haircut, meeting) or a place (restaurant seat). It is commonly used as a verb (我预约了) and also appears as a noun (有一个预约). For tickets or hotels you may also see 预订/预定; 预约 often implies booking an appointment with a person or service.
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