How to Say ‘Hello, I'd like to speak with Manager Wang.’ in Simplified Chinese
您好，我想找一下王经理。
nín hǎo wǒ xiǎng zhǎo yī xià wáng jīng lǐ
[neen hǎo wo shyang jaow ee-shyah wáng jeeng-lee]
🇨🇳 In China: Asking for someone by surname plus title, like 王经理, is the normal polite way to ask for a person at work. Asking for them by their full name would sound oddly blunt.
Phrase Breakdown
您好，
nín hǎo
Hello (polite)
A polite greeting to open a phone call.
您好，我是小李。
Hello, I'm Xiao Li.
Words in this phrase
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
我想找一下
wǒ xiǎng zhǎo yī xià
I'd like to speak with
This is a polite way to ask for someone on the phone. 一下 makes the request sound softer.
我想找一下张先生。
I'd like to speak with Mr. Zhang.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
to want; to think
Often means “to want” when followed by a verb, useful for polite questions and intentions.
我想多听听贵公司的介绍。
I would like to hear more about your company’s introduction.
找
zhǎo
[jaow]
look for; approach; seek out
Often used when you go to find or approach a person for help or conversation.
你可以先找招聘经理。
You can first approach the hiring manager.
一下
yī xià
[ee-shyah]
a little; briefly
Softens the tone, making a request sound lighter and more polite.
方便让我了解一下贵公司的文化吗？
Would it be convenient to let me learn a little about your company culture?
王经理。
wáng jīng lǐ
Manager Wang
The surname 王 is followed by the title 经理.
王经理来了。
Manager Wang has arrived.
Words in this phrase
王
wáng
[wáng]
Wang (surname)
A very common Chinese family name; literally means 'king'.
王老师很好。
Teacher Wang is very nice.
经理
jīng lǐ
[jeeng-lee]
manager
A person in charge of a team, department, or business area.
你可以先和经理交换名片。
You can first exchange business cards with the manager.
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