我请一位会说中文的同事过来
wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái
I'll get a chinese-speaking colleague · trad. 我請一位會說中文的同事過來
我请一位会说中文的同事过来 (wǒ qǐng yíwèi huì shuō zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlai) means "I'll get a Chinese-speaking colleague." Speakers use this phrase to offer assistance by finding someone who can communicate in Chinese, especially when there's a language barrier, providing an honest escalation rather than struggling with communication.
What does 我请一位会说中文的同事过来 (wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái) mean?
我请一位会说中文的同事过来 (wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái) means “I'll get a Chinese-speaking colleague” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I call a colleague who can speak Chinese to come.”
When to use it
This is a polite and helpful offer, showing initiative to resolve a communication issue. It's appropriate in service settings like hospitals or hotels when you need to ensure clear understanding.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like "wuh jee-OW hway shwor JONG-wun duh tong-shur LY." The tones are a mix, with 'jiào' and 'huì' both being falling tones.
Other ways to say it
- 我去找会说中文的人。wǒ qù zhǎo huì shuō Zhōngwén de rén.I'll go find someone who speaks Chinese.
- 我请一位会中文的同事过来。wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái.I'll invite a Chinese-speaking colleague to come over.
- 需要我找个翻译吗？xūyào wǒ zhǎo ge fānyì ma?Do you need me to find an interpreter?
Examples
您好，我请一位会说中文的同事过来，请稍等。
Nín hǎo, wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái, qǐng shāoděng.
Hello, I'll get a Chinese-speaking colleague, please wait a moment.
别担心，我请一位会说中文的同事来帮助你。
Bié dānxīn, wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì lái bāngzhù nǐ.
Don't worry, I'll get a Chinese-speaking colleague to help you.
如果您有任何问题，我请一位会说中文的同事过来。
Rúguǒ nín yǒu rènhé wèntí, wǒ qǐng yī wèi huì shuō Zhōngwén de tóngshì guòlái.
If you have any questions, I'll get a Chinese-speaking colleague.
Pro tip: Using this phrase is a professional way to handle a language barrier, showing you prioritize clear communication and customer service over trying to muddle through.
Related phrases
我马上处理 · I'll take care of it right away给您带来不便，非常抱歉 · We're very sorry for the inconvenience请再说一次好吗？ · Could you say that once more
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