稍后回复你
shāohòu huífù nǐ
I'll get back to you shortly · trad. 稍後回覆你
稍后回复你 (shāohòu huífù nǐ) is a professional way to say 'I'll get back to you shortly.' It's used to acknowledge a message and indicate that a detailed response will follow soon, conveying a 'seen, will respond' message.
What does 稍后回复你 (shāohòu huífù nǐ) mean?
稍后回复你 (shāohòu huífù nǐ) means “I'll get back to you shortly” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “reply you shortly.”
When to use it
Professional and polite. For a more immediate response, use 我马上回复你 (wǒ mǎshàng huífù nǐ). For a more general 'later,' try 我回头联系你 (wǒ huítóu liánxì nǐ). A simple 收到 (shōudào) can also acknowledge receipt before a full reply.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “shau-HOH hway-FOO nee.” Pay attention to the four distinct tones.
Other ways to say it
- 我马上回复你wǒ mǎshàng huífù nǐI'll reply to you immediately
- 我回头联系你wǒ huítóu liánxì nǐI'll get back to you later
- 收到，稍后回复shōudào, shāohòu huífùReceived, will reply shortly
Examples
我收到了你的邮件，稍后回复你。
wǒ shōudào le nǐ de yóujiàn, shāohòu huífù nǐ.
I received your email, I'll get back to you shortly.
我现在有点忙，稍后回复你，可以吗？
wǒ xiànzài yǒudiǎn máng, shāohòu huífù nǐ, kěyǐ ma?
I'm a bit busy now, can I get back to you shortly?
请稍等，我需要确认一下，稍后回复你。
qǐng shāoděng, wǒ xūyào quèrèn yīxià, shāohòu huífù nǐ.
Please wait a moment, I need to confirm, I'll get back to you shortly.
Pro tip: Using 稍后 (shāohòu) implies a short, reasonable delay, not an immediate response. It's a polite way to manage expectations in professional communication.
Related phrases
信号不太好 · The connection isn't good听得到吗？ · Can you hear me我给你发邮件 · I'll email you
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