Work Chinese
Set up a meeting without the back-and-forth.
A short message or conversation about timing is one of the most useful work skills. These phrases help you suggest, ask, and confirm.
Useful phrases to practice
Suggest a time
我们下午三点开会怎么样?(wǒ men xià wǔ sān diǎn kāi huì zěn me yàng?) means “How about meeting at 3 pm?”
Ask availability
你什么时候方便?(nǐ shén me shí hou fāng biàn?) means “When are you available?”
Confirm it
那就这么定了 (nà jiù zhè me dìng le) means “Then it is settled.”
Make it a conversation
Knowing a phrase is the start. Using it in a real reply is the goal.
TalkChinese AI lets you rehearse this situation as a back-and-forth conversation, so you can respond instead of just recognize the words.
- Hear the situationStart with a natural prompt about work chinese.
- Reply in your own wordsSay the phrase aloud, then make it yours with the detail you need.
- Handle the follow-upKeep the exchange moving when the other person asks a question you did not expect.
- Get useful feedbackReview what sounded natural and try the conversation again with more confidence.
请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
What does 方便 mean here?
方便 means convenient or available in this context.
How do I say I need to reschedule?
可以改一下时间吗?means “Can we change the time?”
Practice this conversation out loud.
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