约定会面时间 Scheduling a Meeting Time
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
李明：王先生，您好！我们之前约定今天下午两点见面谈合作事宜，您看方便吗？
王先生：李先生您好！今天下午两点恐怕不行，我有个重要的会议。您看下午三点或者四点可以吗？
李明：三点可以，三点我在您公司等您。
王先生：好的，三点钟，不见不散。
李明：好的，期待与您合作。
拼音
English
Li Ming: Hello, Mr. Wang! We agreed to meet at 2 pm this afternoon to discuss the cooperation. Are you available then?
Mr. Wang: Hello, Mr. Li! I'm afraid 2 pm this afternoon won't work, I have an important meeting. Would 3 pm or 4 pm work for you?
Li Ming: 3 pm works for me. I'll wait for you at your company at 3 pm.
Mr. Wang: Ok, 3 pm, see you then.
Li Ming: Ok, looking forward to cooperating with you.
Dialogues 2
中文
张丽：陈老师，您好！请问您明天上午九点有空吗？我想和您讨论一下论文的事宜。
陈老师：张丽同学，您好！明天上午九点我有课，恐怕不行。您看下午两点或者三点可以吗？
张丽：下午两点也可以，谢谢老师！
陈老师：好的，下午两点在我办公室见。
张丽：好的，谢谢老师！
拼音
English
Zhang Li: Hello, Professor Chen! Are you available tomorrow morning at 9 am? I'd like to discuss my paper with you.
Professor Chen: Hello, Zhang Li! I have a class tomorrow morning at 9 am, I'm afraid that won't work. Would 2 pm or 3 pm work for you?
Zhang Li: 2 pm also works, thank you, Professor!
Professor Chen: Ok, let's meet in my office at 2 pm.
Zhang Li: Ok, thank you, Professor!
Common Phrases
约定时间
Schedule a time
Cultural Background
中文
在中国，约定时间通常比较灵活，但最好提前告知对方，如果需要更改时间，也应该及时通知对方，避免造成不必要的麻烦。正式场合需要提前约定好时间，非正式场合则相对灵活一些。
拼音
English
In many Western cultures, punctuality is highly valued. It's customary to schedule appointments in advance and to arrive on time. Being late requires an apology. Formal appointments require more precise scheduling than informal ones.
Advanced Expressions
中文
请问您哪天有空？
我最近比较忙，请问您哪天比较方便？
我这边时间比较灵活，请问您比较方便的时间段是？
拼音
English
What day works for you?
I'm quite busy recently, which day suits you best?
My schedule is flexible, what time slots work for you?
Cultural Taboos
中文
避免在重要的节日或纪念日安排会面，也避免在对方可能休息的时间段安排会面，例如午饭或晚饭时间。
拼音
bìmiǎn zài zhòngyào de jiérì huò jìniànrì ānpái huìmian, yě bìmiǎn zài duìfāng kěnéng xiūxí de shíjiān duàn ānpái huìmian, lìrú wǔfàn huò wǎnfàn shíjiān.
English
Avoid scheduling meetings on important holidays or memorial days, and also avoid scheduling meetings during times when the other party may be resting, such as lunch or dinner time.Key Points
中文
约定时间要考虑双方的实际情况，选择一个对双方都方便的时间。注意不同年龄段和身份的人对时间的观念可能不同。避免在对方休息时间或节假日安排会面。
拼音
English
When scheduling a time, consider the actual situation of both parties and choose a time that is convenient for both. Note that people of different ages and identities may have different concepts of time. Avoid scheduling meetings during the other party's rest time or holidays.Practice Tips
中文
多进行角色扮演，模拟各种场景下的约定时间对话。
多听一些地道的中文对话，学习常用表达。
与母语是中文的人进行练习，纠正发音和表达错误。
拼音
English
Role-play different scenarios of scheduling meeting times.
Listen to authentic English conversations to learn common expressions.
Practice with native English speakers to correct pronunciation and expression errors.