这是行业惯例
zhè shì hángyè guànlì
That's standard industry practice · trad. 這是行業慣例
这是行业惯例 (Zhè shì hángyè guànlì) means 'That's standard industry practice' or 'This is industry convention.' Speakers use it to state that something is a common or established way of doing things within a particular industry, often to justify a decision or explain a procedure, and it can serve to end or start arguments.
What does 这是行业惯例 (zhè shì hángyè guànlì) mean?
这是行业惯例 (zhè shì hángyè guànlì) means “that's standard industry practice” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this is industry convention.”
When to use it
Neutral and factual. It's often used in business or professional contexts to explain or justify a particular action or policy. A more general way to say 'it's common practice' is 普遍做法 (pǔbiàn zuòfǎ).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “Juh shur HAHNG-yeh GWAN-lee.” The tones are mostly falling, giving it a definitive feel.
Other ways to say it
- 行业规范hángyè guīfànindustry standard/norm
- 国际惯例guójì guànlìinternational practice/convention
- 这是规矩zhè shì guījuthis is the rule
Examples
这是行业惯例，我们都得遵守。
zhè shì hángyè guànlì, wǒmen dōu děi zūnshǒu.
This is standard industry practice, we all have to comply.
虽然你觉得不合理，但这是行业惯例。
suīrán nǐ juéde bù hélǐ, dàn zhè shì hángyè guànlì.
Even if you find it unreasonable, this is standard industry practice.
很多公司都遵循这个行业惯例。
hěnduō gōngsī dōu zūnxún zhège hángyè guànlì.
Many companies follow this industry practice.
Pro tip: Using 这是行业惯例 often implies that the matter is not open for debate, as it's an established norm, effectively ending or starting an argument.
Related phrases
售后服务呢？ · What about after-sales service给我们开发票 · Issue us an invoice, please月底结算 · Settlement at month-end
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