陈老板 不好意思啊 咱们这批货 可能要延后了
“Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. This batch of goods might be delayed.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
好好好 好好好 好
“Okay, okay.”
陈 老板 不好意思啊 咱们这 批货 可能要延后 了
“Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. This batch of goods might be delayed.”
“Someone offered a higher price and wants it urgently.”
“I'm giving your goods to someone paying more, so you have to wait.”
Chinese business communication frequently uses softeners like '可能' (maybe) and '不好意思' (pardon me) even when an outcome is completely certain, in order to preserve face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me / sorry
A versatile spoken phrase used to cushion bad news, make requests, or apologize lightly.
this batch of goods
Standard commercial and trade jargon when referring to a specific shipment or consignment.
Softens the directness of the polite apology, making the delivery sound friendlier and less abrupt.
Marks a newly changed situation or forthcoming change in scheduling.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Dear Mr. Zhou, sorry”
“Sir, I'm sorry.”
“The big boss has spoken. Okay. So can we tell Dong Yue the secrets now?”
“Mr. Shen, sorry I'm late.”
“No can do. I'm sorry. Please, Boss.”