Phrases for Formal Business Interactions

Formal business interactions in China require a level of politeness and respect that reflects the cultural importance of relationships and hierarchy. These phrases will help you navigate meetings, negotiations, and other professional settings with the appropriate level of formality.

Greeting and Introducing

1. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

   很高兴见到您。

   Hěn gāoxìng jiàndào nín.
2. Allow me to introduce myself.

   请允许我自我介绍一下。
   
Qǐng yǔnxǔ wǒ zìwǒ jièshào yīxià.
3. This is my business card.

   这是我的名片。

   Zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn.

Setting Up a Meeting

1. When would be a convenient time for our meeting?

   您什么时候方便开会？
   
Nín shénme shíhòu fāngbiàn kāihuì?
2. I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss our cooperation.

   我想安排一次会议讨论我们的合作。

   Wǒ xiǎng ānpái yīcì huìyì tǎolùn wǒmen de hézuò.
3. Can we confirm the agenda for our meeting?

   我们可以确认一下会议议程吗？

   Wǒmen kěyǐ quèrèn yīxià huìyì yìchéng ma?

Conducting Business Negotiations

1. Let’s discuss the terms of our agreement.

   我们来讨论一下协议的条款。

   Wǒmen lái tǎolùn yīxià xiéyì de tiáokuǎn.
2. We value long-term cooperation.

   我们重视长期合作。

   Wǒmen zhòngshì chángqī hézuò.
3. Could you please provide more details about your proposal?

   您能详细介绍一下您的提议吗？

   Nín néng xiángxì jièshào yīxià nín de tíyì ma?

Expressing Agreement or Disagreement

1. We agree with your points.

   我们同意您的观点。

   Wǒmen tóngyì nín de guāndiǎn.
2. We would like to suggest some adjustments.
   
我们想提出一些调整建议。

   Wǒmen xiǎng tíchū yīxiē tiáozhěng jiànyì.
3. I’m afraid we have some concerns about this.

   恐怕我们对此有些顾虑。
   
Kǒngpà wǒmen duì cǐ yǒu xiē gùlǜ.