Chinese learning

Daily learning flow

Making plans

Appointments & Scheduling

Set times, change plans, confirm appointments, ask availability, and arrange meetings.

elementary
你什么时候有空?
Nǐ shénme shíhou yǒu kòng?
When are you free?
我们约几点?
Wǒmen yuē jǐ diǎn?
What time should we meet?
明天可以吗?
Míngtiān kěyǐ ma?
Is tomorrow okay?
我想预约。
Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē.
I'd like to make an appointment.
可以改时间吗?
Kěyǐ gǎi shíjiān ma?
Can we change the time?
我会准时到。
Wǒ huì zhǔnshí dào.
I'll arrive on time.
我可能会晚一点。
Wǒ kěnéng huì wǎn yìdiǎn.
I might be a little late.
我们下周再约。
Wǒmen xià zhōu zài yuē.
Let's arrange it again next week.

Mini-dialogues

Use the phrases together

Making an appointment

A
你好,我想预约。
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng yùyuē.
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.
B
你什么时候有空?
Nǐ shénme shíhou yǒu kòng?
When are you free?
A
明天下午可以吗?
Míngtiān xiàwǔ kěyǐ ma?
Is tomorrow afternoon okay?

Running late

A
不好意思,我可能会晚一点。
Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ kěnéng huì wǎn yìdiǎn.
Sorry, I might be a little late.
B
没关系,我们三点见。
Méi guānxi, wǒmen sān diǎn jiàn.
No problem, see you at three.
A
谢谢,我会准时到。
Xièxie, wǒ huì zhǔnshí dào.
Thanks, I'll arrive on time.