我们还需要商量一下 那需要商量多久呢
“We still need to discuss it. Then how long will the discussion take?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我们保证完成啊 大概需要多长时间 可以做好呢
“We guarantee we will get it done. About how long will it take to finish?”
我们 还需要 商量一下 那需要商量多久 呢
“We still need to discuss it. Then how long will the discussion take?”
要不我们商量好了 再答复您呀
“How about we discuss it first and get back to you afterward?”
“Stop pressing for an immediate deadline; we haven't agreed on anything yet.”
Saying 'we need to discuss' is a common buffer strategy in Chinese business to avoid making on-the-spot promises or showing internal division.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
still need to discuss it a bit
A standard, polite stalling formula used to delay immediate commitment.
how long to discuss
A straightforward inquiry pressing for a concrete deadline on deliberations.
Softens the follow-up question while maintaining focus on the unresolved timeline.
