可以拼桌吗？
kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?
Would you mind sharing a table · trad. 可以拼桌嗎？
可以拼桌吗？ (kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma) is a common question used in casual dining settings to ask if it is acceptable to share a table with other patrons, especially when the restaurant is busy.
What does 可以拼桌吗？ (kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?) mean?
可以拼桌吗？ (kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?) means “would you mind sharing a table” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “May combine table?”
When to use it
Casual and polite. It's commonly used in busy, informal eateries. A more direct way to ask could be “我们能拼桌吗？” (Wǒmen néng pīn zhuō ma, “Can we share a table?”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “kuh-YEE peen JWORR mah.” The tones are falling-rising, flat, flat, neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 请问可以拼桌吗？qǐngwèn kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?Excuse me, may I share a table?
- 我们想拼桌。wǒmen xiǎng pīn zhuō.We'd like to share a table.
- 拼桌pīn zhuōto share a table (verb)
Examples
不好意思，这里可以拼桌吗？
bù hǎoyìsi, zhèlǐ kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?
Excuse me, can we share a table here?
这家小面馆很受欢迎，经常需要拼桌。
zhè jiā xiǎo miànguǎn hěn shòu huānyíng, jīngcháng xūyào pīn zhuō.
This small noodle shop is very popular; you often need to share a table.
服务员，我们两个人，可以拼桌吗？
fúwùyuán, wǒmen liǎng ge rén, kěyǐ pīn zhuō ma?
Waiter, there are two of us, may we share a table?
Pro tip: Sharing tables (拼桌) is a common and accepted practice in many casual Chinese restaurants, especially during peak hours or in smaller establishments.
Related phrases
您预约了吗？ · Do you have a reservation现在客满了 · We're full right now有什么可以帮您？ · How can i help you
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