Traditional Chinese - Work Plans

會議是 ___

Huìyì shì ___.

The meeting is at ___.

Meaning: 會議是 ___。 (Huìyì shì ___.) — The meeting is at ___.

When to use: Use this to state the time of a workplace meeting. Put a time in the blank, like 三點 (sān diǎn) or 下午兩點半 (xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn bàn).

Tip: Don’t forget the time goes after 是 (shì): 會議是三點 (Huìyì shì sān diǎn).

我今天可以早點走嗎？

Wǒ jīntiān kěyǐ zǎo diǎn zǒu ma?

Can I leave early today?

Meaning: 我今天可以早點走嗎？ (Wǒ jīntiān kěyǐ zǎo diǎn zǒu ma?) — Can I leave early today?

When to use: Use this polite question when asking a manager or coworker for permission to leave work earlier than usual.

Tip: 早點 (zǎo diǎn) means “a bit earlier,” not “at an early time” in general here.

我今天沒辦法去上班。

Wǒ jīntiān méi bànfǎ qù shàngbān.

I can't come to work today.

Meaning: 我今天沒辦法去上班。 (Wǒ jīntiān méi bànfǎ qù shàngbān.) — I can’t come to work today.

When to use: Use this to tell someone you are unable to go to work today. Add 不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) to sound more apologetic.

我需要多一點時間。

Wǒ xūyào duō yīdiǎn shíjiān.

I need more time.

Meaning: 我需要多一點時間。 (Wǒ xūyào duō yīdiǎn shíjiān.) — I need more time.

When to use: Use this when a task, reply, or report is not ready yet and you need extra time.

我已經寄出 ___ 了。

Wǒ yǐjīng jì chū ___ le.

I sent the ___.

Meaning: 我已經寄出 ___ 了。 (Wǒ yǐjīng jì chū ___ le.) — I sent the ___.

When to use: Use this to confirm that you already sent something, such as a letter, file, or report.

Tip: Use 已經 (yǐjīng) with 了 (le) to sound complete: 我已經寄出檔案了 (Wǒ yǐjīng jì chū dàng'àn le).

___ 是誰負責的？

___ shì shéi fùzé de?

Who is responsible for ___?

Meaning: ___ 是誰負責的？ (___ shì shéi fùzé de?) — Who is responsible for ___?

When to use: Use this to ask who owns a project, client, task, or work area.

我 ___ 有一場面試。

Wǒ ___ yǒu yī chǎng miànshì.

I have a job interview on ___.

Meaning: 我 ___ 有一場面試。 (Wǒ ___ yǒu yī chǎng miànshì.) — I have a job interview on ___.

When to use: Use this to talk about a scheduled job interview. Put a date or time in the blank, like 星期五 (xīngqíwǔ) or 明天下午 (míngtiān xiàwǔ).

我今天要加班

Wǒ jīntiān yào jiābān.

I'm working late today.

Meaning: 我今天要加班。 (Wǒ jīntiān yào jiābān.) — I’m working late today.

When to use: Use this when you need to work overtime or stay later than usual today.

我負責 ___

Wǒ fùzé ___.

I'm responsible for ___.

Meaning: 我負責 ___。 (Wǒ fùzé ___.) — I’m responsible for ___.

When to use: Use this to describe your role, project, task, or area of responsibility.