Practice Requesting a Quotation in Chinese
You need a formal quotation from a supplier. Ask for the price list, explain your volume, and request a written quote.
What You’ll Practice
- Request a quotation
- Explain your order volume
- Request a written quote
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
报价
bàojià
to quote / quotation
报价单
bàojiàdān
price list / quotation sheet
采购
cǎigòu
procurement / to purchase
阶梯价格
jiētī jiàgé
tiered pricing
有效期
yǒuxiàoqī
validity period
尽快
jǐnkuài
as soon as possible
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