既然缺人 我可不可以介绍一个 我的姐妹
“since you're short-staffed, can I introduce one of my friends?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
拉长
“Ms. Zhang,”
既然 缺人 我 可不可以 介绍一个 我的姐妹
“since you're short-staffed, can I introduce one of my friends?”
“She's very capable and has experience working in a garment factory.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Internal referrals and recommendations through personal networks remain a prevalent and trusted hiring channel in grassroots Chinese manufacturing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since you are short of hands / since there is a vacancy
A standard conditional opening used to justify making a hiring or staffing suggestion.
my sister / close female friend
Can refer either to a blood sister or a close sworn female companion in informal speech.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We happen to be short-handed recently. Ever thought about joining us?”
“to spend the summer vacation with. You should get something for her to do,”
“Who else would I refer clients to, if not you?”
“I'm sure it's tough working alone. Should I get someone else to go with you?”
“I still have to figure out who'll replace her.”
“They can't do without you.”