优先做这个
yōuxiān zuò zhège
Prioritize this · trad. 優先做這個
优先做这个 (yōuxiān zuò zhège) is a direct instruction meaning “prioritize this.” It is used to clearly indicate which task or item should be given precedence, often in a work or project management context for task triage.
What does 优先做这个 (yōuxiān zuò zhège) mean?
优先做这个 (yōuxiān zuò zhège) means “prioritize this” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “prioritize do this.”
When to use it
Direct and clear. It's suitable for giving instructions to colleagues or team members. To soften it, you can add 请 (qǐng, “please”) at the beginning.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “yoh-SYEN ZWOH JUR-guh.” The tones are high-level, high-level, falling, and neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 优先处理yōuxiān chǔlǐprioritize handling/processing
- 把这个放第一位bǎ zhège fàng dìyī wèiput this first
- 这个最重要zhège zuì zhòngyàothis is most important
Examples
请优先做这个，其他可以等。
qǐng yōuxiān zuò zhège, qítā kěyǐ děng.
Please prioritize this; the others can wait.
老板要求我们优先做这个项目。
lǎobǎn yāoqiú wǒmen yōuxiān zuò zhège xiàngmù.
The boss asked us to prioritize this project.
如果你时间不够，就优先做这个。
rúguǒ nǐ shíjiān bùgòu, jiù yōuxiān zuò zhège.
If you don't have enough time, then prioritize this.
Pro tip: While direct, 优先做这个 is not impolite in a professional setting where clear task prioritization is needed. Adding 请 (qǐng) makes it more polite.
Related phrases
我尽快处理 · I'll handle it as soon as possible这个很急 · This is urgent交给我吧 · Leave it to me
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