我们下次再讨论
wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn
Let's discuss it next time · trad. 我們下次再討論
我们下次再讨论 (wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn) is a polite way to suggest discussing a topic at a later time. It means 'Let's discuss it next time,' and can sometimes be used to table a topic indefinitely.
What does 我们下次再讨论 (wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn) mean?
我们下次再讨论 (wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn) means “let's discuss it next time” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we next time again discuss.”
When to use it
Polite and often used in business or formal discussions to defer a topic. It can genuinely mean to revisit the discussion, or it can be a polite way to avoid a topic altogether.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like 'WOH-men SHYAH-tsuh ZAI TAO-loon.' Pay attention to the third tones on 'wǒ' and 'tǎo' and the falling tone on 'xià' and 'zài'.
Other ways to say it
- 下次再说xiàcì zài shuōlet's talk about it next time
- 以后再说yǐhòu zài shuōlet's talk about it later
- 我们改天再聊wǒmen gǎitiān zài liáolet's chat another day
Examples
这个问题有点复杂，我们下次再讨论吧。
zhège wèntí yǒudiǎn fùzá, wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn ba.
This issue is a bit complex, let's discuss it next time.
时间不够了，我们下次再讨论。
shíjiān bùgòu le, wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn.
Time is running out, let's discuss it next time.
今天的议程很满，我们下次再讨论这个提案。
jīntiān de yìchéng hěn mǎn, wǒmen xiàcì zài tǎolùn zhège tí'àn.
Today's agenda is full, let's discuss this proposal next time.
Pro tip: In business settings, 我们下次再讨论 can be a polite way to table a topic, sometimes implying it may not be brought up again.
Related phrases
具体来说 · To be specific总的来说 · Overall or in summary今天就到这里 · Let's stop here for today
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