在百忙之中见我们一面
“to see us.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
您终于愿意抽时间
“thank you for making time”
在百忙之中 见我们一面
“to see us.”
这真是我们的荣幸啊
“We're honored.”
“You are extremely important and doing us a huge favor by even showing up.”
Chinese social etiquette requires speakers to lavishly compliment the other party's importance and busy schedule ('bai mang zhi zhong') to give them face and show humility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in the midst of a tight schedule; taking time out of one's busy day
A highly standard polite formula used in formal letters, speeches, or opening pleasantries when thanking a superior or client.
meet with us once / meet face-to-face
Used when emphasizing the preciousness or rarity of an in-person encounter.