For a business interaction, confirm roles, expectations and the next step with the people involved.
Before the discussion#
Ask who is attending, which language will be used and what decision the meeting is intended to support. Confirm names and responsibilities rather than inferring authority from age or seating.
After the discussion#
Summarize the points you understood, note open questions and ask the relevant people to correct misunderstandings. Treat an introduction as an opportunity to communicate, not a guarantee of approval or a transaction.
Useful words#
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 商务 | shāng wù | business; commercial affairs |
| 合作 | hé zuò | to cooperate; collaborate |
Editorial scope and lexical reference#
The checklist is editorial advice. The source below supports the word meanings, not a claim that these suggestions are rules followed by all Chinese people. No interview, survey or measured effectiveness is asserted.
Lexical data adapted from CC-CEDICT contributors / MDBG, 23 October 2026 release, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Dictionary release.