Practice Delivery & Lead Time in Chinese
You need the goods quickly. Discuss the lead time, express urgency, and agree on a delivery schedule.
What You’ll Practice
- Ask about lead time
- Express urgency
- Agree on a schedule
Cultural Notes
In Chinese business culture, relationship building comes before deal making. Use polite forms like “您”, soften requests with “请问” and “麻烦您”, and acknowledge the other side’s position before pushing your own. A little patience with the process is expected and respected.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
交期
jiāoqī
delivery date / lead time
交货
jiāohuò
to deliver goods
压缩
yāsuō
to compress / shorten
加班
jiābān
overtime
到港
dàogǎng
arrival at port
优先
yōuxiān
priority
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