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How to Say “We're full right now” in Chinese

现在客满了
xiànzài kèmǎnle
We're full right now · trad. 現在客滿了
A cafe worker politely informs a waiting customer that all seats are taken, illustrating “we're full right now” in Chinese: 现在客满了 (xiànzài kèmǎnle)

现在客满了 (xiànzài kè mǎn le) means 'we're full right now' or 'no vacancies'. It is commonly used in hospitality settings like restaurants or hotels to inform guests that the establishment has reached its full capacity.

What does 现在客满了 (xiànzài kèmǎnle) mean?

现在客满了 (xiànzài kèmǎnle) means “we're full right now” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “now guests full particle.”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. It is often softened by preceding it with 不好意思 (bù hǎoyìsi, “excuse me” or “sorry”) to be more polite, especially when turning away customers.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “SHYEN-tzai KUH-man luh.” The tones are falling, falling, falling, third, and neutral.

Other ways to say it

  • 不好意思,现在客满了bù hǎo yìsi, xiànzài kèmǎnleSorry, we're full right now.
  • 没位子了méi wèizi leno seats left (for restaurants)
  • 没有空房méiyǒu kōngfángno vacant rooms (for hotels)

Examples

不好意思,现在客满了。请问您有预订吗?
bù hǎo yìsi, xiànzài kèmǎnle. qǐngwèn nín yǒu yùdìng ma?
Sorry, we're full right now. Do you have a reservation?
对不起,我们现在客满了,请稍等。
duìbuqǐ, wǒmen xiànzài kèmǎnle, qǐng shāoděng.
Sorry, we're full right now, please wait a moment.
酒店现在客满了,可能需要等一会儿。
jiǔdiàn xiànzài kèmǎnle, kěnéng xūyào děng yīhuìr.
The hotel is full right now, you might need to wait a bit.
Pro tip: Always soften 现在客满了 with 不好意思 (bù hǎoyìsi) or 对不起 (duìbuqǐ) to sound polite and apologetic when turning away guests.

Related phrases

请坐这边 · Please sit over here您预约了吗? · Do you have a reservation可以拼桌吗? · Would you mind sharing a table
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