Schedule & Booking

1. 营业时间是几点到几点？

   Yíngyè shíjiān shì jǐ diǎn dào jǐ diǎn?

   What are the opening hours?

   Usage

   Used to ask about opening and closing times of a shop or attraction

   Grammar Note

   "几点" asks "what time". "到" means "until". "全天营业 (quántiān yíngyè)" = open 24 hours.

2. 今天是休息日吗？

   Jīntiān shì xiūxi rì ma?

   Is today a day off / closed day?

   Usage

   Used to check if a shop or facility is closed today

   Grammar Note

   "休息 (xiūxi)" = to rest/have a break. "今天不营业 (jīntiān bù yíngyè)" = closed today.

3. 我想预约明天上午十点

   Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē míngtiān shàngwǔ shí diǎn

   I'd like to make a reservation for 10 AM tomorrow

   Usage

   Used to make a reservation at a restaurant, hotel, or attraction for a specific time

   Grammar Note

   "上午 (shàngwǔ)" = AM, "下午 (xiàwǔ)" = PM. Time is expressed as "number + 点 (diǎn)".

4. 末班车几点发车？

   Mò bān chē jǐ diǎn fā chē?

   What time does the last train / bus depart?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the last departure time of a train or bus

   Grammar Note

   "末班车" = last service. "首班车 (shǒu bān chē)" = first service. Especially useful when checking China's high-speed rail (高铁) timetables.

5. 活动什么时候开始？

   Huódòng shénme shíhou kāishǐ?

   When does the event start?

   Usage

   Used to ask when an event, show, or activity begins

   Grammar Note

   "什么时候" = when. Pair with "结束 (jiéshù)" (to end) to ask about both start and finish times.

6. 我的预约是今天三点

   Wǒ de yùyuē shì jīntiān sān diǎn

   My reservation is today at 3 o'clock

   Usage

   Used to confirm a reservation by stating the scheduled time

   Grammar Note

   Be specific: "上午三点" = 3 AM, "下午三点" = 3 PM. Useful when checking in or confirming bookings.

7. 可以改预约时间吗？

   Kěyǐ gǎi yùyuē shíjiān ma?

   Can I change my reservation time?

   Usage

   Used to ask about changing a reservation or appointment time

   Grammar Note

   Both "预约" and "订 (dìng)" mean "to book/reserve". Also useful: "我想取消预约" = I'd like to cancel my reservation.

8. 节假日有没有特别安排？

   Jiéjiàrì yǒu méiyǒu tèbié ānpái?

   Are there any special arrangements on holidays?

   Usage

   Used to ask about holiday schedules, especially during Golden Weeks like National Day or Spring Festival

   Grammar Note

   China has two "Golden Weeks": National Day (Oct 1–7) and Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). Expect heavy crowds.

9. 几点可以入住？

   Jǐ diǎn kěyǐ rùzhù?

   What time can I check in?

   Usage

   Used to ask what time hotel check-in is available

   Grammar Note

   "入住" = check-in, "退房 (tuìfáng)" = check-out. "早入住" = early check-in, "延迟退房" = late check-out.

10. 巴士几点出发？

    Bāshì jǐ diǎn chūfā?

    What time does the bus depart?

    Usage

    Used to ask about bus departure times for intercity or tour buses

    Grammar Note

    "出发 (chūfā)" = to depart. Pair with "几点到达?" (what time does it arrive?) for complete travel planning.

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