我们内部讨论一下
wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià
We'll discuss it internally · trad. 我們內部討論一下
我们内部讨论一下 (wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yíxià) is a common business phrase used to indicate that a decision or matter will be discussed internally within a team or company before a final response is given, often serving as a standard pause before decisions.
What does 我们内部讨论一下 (wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià) mean?
我们内部讨论一下 (wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià) means “we'll discuss it internally” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we internally discuss for a bit.”
When to use it
Neutral and professional. It is a polite way to communicate that a decision isn't immediate and requires internal consultation. It implies a follow-up will be provided.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WOH-men NAY-boo TAO-loon YEE-shyah.” The character 一 (yī) in 一下 (yíxià) changes from its original first tone to a rising second tone because it precedes a fourth tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我们考虑一下wǒmen kǎolǜ yīxiàwe'll think about it
- 我们需要内部讨论wǒmen xūyào nèibù tǎolùnwe need to discuss internally
- 稍后给您答复shāohòu gěi nín dáfùwe'll get back to you later
Examples
好的，我们内部讨论一下，稍后给您答复。
hǎode, wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià, shāohòu gěi nín dáfù.
Okay, we'll discuss it internally and get back to you later.
关于这个提案，我们内部讨论一下再决定。
guānyú zhège tí'àn, wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià zài juédìng.
Regarding this proposal, we'll discuss it internally before deciding.
请允许我们内部讨论一下您的要求。
qǐng yǔnxǔ wǒmen nèibù tǎolùn yīxià nín de yāoqiú.
Please allow us to discuss your request internally.
Pro tip: The inclusion of 一下 (yíxià) softens the statement, implying the discussion will be brief and is a standard procedural step rather than a stalling tactic.
Related phrases
这是我们的底价 · This is our best price再考虑考虑 · Let us think it over基本没问题 · Basically no problem
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