Simplified Chinese - Appointments

有哪些时间可以约？

Yǒu nǎxiē shíjiān kěyǐ yuē?

What times are available?

Meaning: What times are available?

When to use: Ask this when you want to know which appointment slots are open — often the receptionist will answer with options.

那我约___，谢谢。

Nà wǒ yuē ___, xièxie.

I'll take ___, please.

Meaning: I'll take ___, please.

When to use: Fill the blank with a specific time or date-time when you decide which slot to book.

Tip: Don't forget to put the actual time in the blank — saying just 那我约。is incomplete.

能确认一下日期和时间吗？

Néng quèrèn yíxià rìqī hé shíjiān ma?

Can you confirm the date and time?

Meaning: Can you confirm the date and time?

When to use: Use this when you want the receptionist or contact to repeat the appointment details to avoid mistakes.

我想改一下预约。

Wǒ xiǎng gǎi yíxià yùyuē.

I'd like to change my appointment.

Meaning: I'd like to change my appointment.

When to use: Say this when you want to reschedule or modify the appointment details.

我可以改到___吗？

Wǒ kěyǐ gǎi dào ___ ma?

Can I reschedule for ___?

Meaning: Can I reschedule for ___?

When to use: Use this when you propose a new time and ask whether it is possible.

Tip: Beginners sometimes forget 到 after 改 (e.g., saying 我可以改周五吗?). Use 改到 + time for natural phrasing.

我想取消预约

Wǒ xiǎng qǔxiāo yùyuē.

I need to cancel my appointment.

Meaning: I need to cancel my appointment.

When to use: Say this when you can't make the appointment and want it removed from the schedule.

我有预约

Wǒ yǒu yùyuē.

I'm here for my appointment.

Meaning: I'm here for my appointment.

When to use: Say this at reception when you arrive to let staff know you have a scheduled appointment.

我会晚到一会儿。

Wǒ huì wǎn dào yíhuìr.

I'm running late.

Meaning: I'm running late.

When to use: Use this to notify the receptionist or person you're meeting that you'll arrive a bit late.

___还可以约吗？

___ hái kěyǐ yuē ma?

Is ___ still available?

Meaning: Is ___ still available?

When to use: Ask this when you want to check whether a particular time slot (said before the phrase) can still be booked.

我___有空

Wǒ ___ yǒu kòng.

I'm available on ___.

Meaning: I'm available on ___.

When to use: Use this to tell someone when you are free; fill the blank with a day or time (e.g., 周三下午).

Tip: Don't mix 有空 and 没有空 structure; say 我周三有空 (not 我有周三空).

我___没空

Wǒ ___ méi kòng.

I'm not available at ___.

Meaning: I'm not available at ___.

When to use: Use this when a proposed time doesn't work for you; fill the blank with a date, weekday, or time.

___你方便吗？

___ nǐ fāngbiàn ma?

Does ___ work for you?

Meaning: Does ___ work for you?

When to use: Use this to check whether a suggested time is acceptable for the other person.

这次预约大概要多久？

Zhè cì yùyuē dàgài yào duō jiǔ?

How long will the appointment take?

Meaning: How long will the appointment take?

When to use: Ask this when you need to know the expected duration so you can plan your schedule.