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How to Say “I'll follow up” in Chinese

我跟进一下
wǒ gēnjìn yīxia
I'll follow up · trad. 我跟進一下
A colleague makes a note after a discussion about a task, illustrating “I'll follow up” in Chinese: 我跟进一下 (wǒ gēnjìn yīxia)

我跟进一下 (Wǒ gēnjìn yíxià) means "I'll follow up." It is a common phrase used in office settings to indicate that one will take responsibility for checking on the progress or status of a task, often borrowed directly from business English.

What does 我跟进一下 (wǒ gēnjìn yīxia) mean?

我跟进一下 (wǒ gēnjìn yīxia) means “I'll follow up” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I follow up a bit.”

When to use it

Neutral and professional, typically used in a business or work context. It implies taking initiative. A more direct statement could be 我会跟进的 (Wǒ huì gēnjìn de).

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “wuh GUN-jin ee-SHYAH.” The "一" in "一下" changes to a rising tone before a falling tone, and "下" is often said lightly.

Other ways to say it

  • 跟进gēnjìnto follow up (verb)
  • 跟进工作gēnjìn gōngzuòfollow-up work
  • 我会跟进的wǒ huì gēnjìn deI will follow up

Examples

好的,我跟进一下这个项目。
hǎo de, wǒ gēnjìn yīxia zhège xiàngmù.
Okay, I'll follow up on this project.
请放心,我跟进一下,尽快给你答复。
qǐng fàngxīn, wǒ gēnjìn yīxia, jǐnkuài gěi nǐ dáfù.
Please rest assured, I'll follow up and get back to you as soon as possible.
这个客户的问题,你需要我跟进一下吗?
zhège kèhù de wèntí, nǐ xūyào wǒ gēnjìn yīxia ma?
For this client's issue, do you need me to follow up?
Pro tip: The "一下" (yíxià) softens the statement, making it sound less abrupt and more polite, implying a quick or brief action.

Related phrases

客户很满意 · The client is very satisfied客户有意见 · The client has complaints保持联系 · Let's stay in touch
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