Ch 28 · Lesson 19Mandarin · Chapter 28 · Lesson 19 · Phrase session
A formal message
Writing to someone you would not call by their first name, by email or WeChat.
Why these go together
A formal email opens with (zūnjìng de), respected, before the name and title, the way English opens with Dear. On WeChat, even at work, a short reply such as (shōudào), received, is normal and polite.
：
Dear Teacher Li,
Literally: respected teacher Li
。
Please let me know as soon as you can.
！
Wishing you every success in your work.
Literally: wish your work goes smoothly
，！
Hello, Mr Wang.
，！
Received, thank you!
？
When would suit you?
Literally: when are you convenient
。
Get in touch any time if you have questions.
Matching
0/7Match each phrase to what it means.
Fill in the blank
0/7Put the missing word back.
的李老师： (Dear Teacher Li,)
___ de lǐ lǎo shī ：
请告诉我。 (Please let me know as soon as you can.)
qǐng ___ gào su wǒ 。
祝您工作！ (Wishing you every success in your work.)
zhù nín gōng zuò ___！
王先生，！ (Hello, Mr Wang.)
wáng xiān sheng ，___！
，谢谢！ (Received, thank you!)
___， xiè xie ！
您什么时候？ (When would suit you?)
nín shén me shí hou ___？
有问题随时我。 (Get in touch any time if you have questions.)
yǒu wèn tí suí shí ___ wǒ 。
Lesson 19 of 27 in this chapter