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Key phrases

Below are some of the key phrases you are likely to use or hear when visiting a restaurant.

我想预定…… Wǒ xiǎng yùdìng ... I would like to book ...
你要定几点的? Nǐ yào dìng jǐ diǎn de? For what time is your booking?
你们一共几位? Nǐmen yī gòng jǐ wèi? How many are you?

欢迎光临 Huānyíng guānglín Welcome
你们预定了吗? Nǐmen yùdìng le ma? Have you booked?
请给我来. Qǐng gěi wǒ lái. Please follow me.
你们想吃/喝点儿什么？ Nǐmen xiǎng chī/hē diǎnr shénme? What would like to eat/to drink?

请结帐 Qǐng jiézhàng. The bill please. (Literally, 'please settle account')
请买单 Qǐng mǎidān. The bill please. (Literally, 'please buy menu')
要发票吗? Yào fāpiào ma? Would you like a receipt.