Chinese · B2 · Unit 1
Negotiating
谈判
By the end you can
- Negotiate and reach a compromise
- Make an offer and answer one
- Understand a written offer
Words and phrases
| Chinese | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 谈判 | (tánpàn) negotiate; negotiation | 谈工资其实也是一场谈判。 |
| 期望薪资 | (qīwàng xīnzī) expected salary (on forms and in interviews) | 您的期望薪资是多少？ |
| 底线 | (dǐxiàn) bottom line, the lowest you'll go | 一万五是我的底线。 |
| 各让一步 | (gè ràng yí bù) each give a little, meet halfway | 我们各让一步，一万三怎么样？ |
| 能不能再商量一下？ | (néng bu néng zài shāngliang yíxià?) can we talk about it a bit more? | 这个数字比我想的低，能不能再商量一下？ |
| 条件 | (tiáojiàn) terms, conditions | 如果条件合适，我下个月就能入职。 |
| 接受 | (jiēshòu) accept | 这个条件我可以接受。 |
| 福利 | (fúlì) benefits (五险一金: the standard insurance and housing fund) | 除了工资，福利也很重要，比如五险一金。 |
| 争取 | (zhēngqǔ) push for, try to get | 我想为自己争取更好的待遇。 |
| 折中 | (zhézhōng) compromise, find a middle way | 我们取个折中的办法吧。 |
| 市场价 | (shìchǎngjià) the going rate, market price | 按市场价，这个岗位的工资应该更高。 |
| 最终 | (zuìzhōng) final; in the end | 这是我们能给的最终报价。 |
Then talk it through
Negotiating your salary for a new job. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.