预订

The Chinese word 预订 (yùdìng) is composed of two characters: 预 (yù) and 订 (dìng). The character 预 means "in advance" or "beforehand", while the character 订 means "to order" or "to make a reservation". Together, the two characters 预订 mean "to book in advance" or "to make a reservation".The word 预订 is commonly used in Chinese to refer to the act of making a reservation for a hotel room, a flight, or a restaurant table. It can also be used to refer to the act of ordering something in advance, such as a book or a piece of clothing.The word 预订 is derived from the Old Chinese word 豫定 (yùdìng), which was first used in the 13th century. The word 豫定 was originally used to refer to the act of making a plan or a decision in advance. Over time, the meaning of the word 豫定 changed to refer to the act of making a reservation or an order in advance.The word 预订 is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in both spoken and written language. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used in a variety of everyday situations.