是请假 如果您同意的话
“is taking a leave. If you agree.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
之前 是请辞 现在
“Before, it was a resignation. Now”
是 请假 如果您同意 的话
“is taking a leave. If you agree.”
谢谢
“Thank you.”
“I don't want to burn bridges; please let me take time off instead.”
When dealing with superiors in Chinese professional hierarchy, subordinates soften demands with respectful conditionals like '如果您同意' to preserve the superior's authority and face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to ask for leave or time off
A standard professional phrase used when requesting temporary absence from work or school.
if you agree / if you would allow it
A polite conditional clause used to show deference to a superior's decision-making power.
Softens the conditional clause 'if', making the proposal sound non-presumptuous.