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How to Say “It's last call” in Chinese

最后点单时间到了
zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole.
It's last call · trad. 最後點單時間到了
A friendly cafe worker informs patrons about last orders at a table, illustrating “it's last call” in Chinese: 最后点单时间到了 (zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole.)

最后点单时间到了 (zuìhòu diǎn dān shíjiān dào le) is a polite announcement that a restaurant or bar is about to stop taking orders, indicating it's the last chance to order before closing.

What does 最后点单时间到了 (zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole.) mean?

最后点单时间到了 (zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole.) means “it's last call” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “last ordering time has arrived.”

When to use it

This is a neutral and polite phrase used by staff in restaurants, cafes, or bars to inform customers of the last call for orders. It's a common and expected announcement before closing.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “ZWAY-ho dee-en DAHN shrr-jee-EN DAO luh.” The tones are mostly falling or falling-rising, with 到了 often said quickly.

Other ways to say it

  • 最后点餐时间到了zuìhòu diǎncān shíjiān dàole.last meal ordering time has arrived
  • 我们快要打烊了wǒmen kuàiyào dǎyàng le.we are about to close
  • 请问您还需要点什么吗?qǐngwèn nín hái xūyào diǎn shénme ma?May I ask if you still need to order anything?

Examples

各位顾客,最后点单时间到了,请问还需要点什么吗?
gèwèi gùkè, zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole, qǐngwèn hái xūyào diǎn shénme ma?
Dear customers, it's last call, do you still need to order anything?
不好意思,最后点单时间到了,厨房要关了。
bù hǎoyìsi, zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole, chúfáng yào guānle.
Sorry, it's last call, the kitchen is closing.
服务员,我们还能点甜点吗?哦,最后点单时间到了啊。
fúwùyuán, wǒmen hái néng diǎn tiándiǎn ma? ò, zuìhòu diǎndān shíjiān dàole a.
Waiter, can we still order dessert? Oh, it's last call.
Pro tip: The phrase 点单 (diǎn dān) specifically refers to ordering from a menu, making this a clear and polite way to signal the end of ordering service.

Related phrases

有点辣,可以吗? · It's a bit spicy — is that okay小心烫 · Careful, it's hot我帮您收一下盘子 · Let me clear your plates
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