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How to Say ‘I'm here for the interview.’ in Traditional Chinese

我是來面試的。

wǒ shì lái miàn shì de

[wo shir lai miànshì de]

💬 Usage Tip: Wrapping an action in 是…的 explains why you're here. The same pattern works for other reasons: 我是來送東西的 "I'm here to drop something off."

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Say this to the receptionist or front desk when you arrive. They'll usually ask your name and tell you to wait.

Phrase Breakdown

我是來

wǒ shì lái

I have come (to)

我 (I) + 是 (am) + 來 (come). The 是…的 pattern stresses the purpose of coming.

Example

我是來找朋友的。

I came to see a friend.

Words in this phrase

我

wǒ

[wo]

I; me

The first-person pronoun used to talk about yourself.

Example

我想多了解你們公司的制度，所以先自我介紹。

I want to learn more about your company’s system, so I’ll introduce myself first.

是

shì

[shir]

to be; am/is/are

是 is the verb 'to be' used for identity, emphasis, or agreement.

Example

我也是剛畢業的新鮮人。

I am also a recent graduate.

來

lái

[lai]

to come

Often used to invite someone to come over, join, or take part in something.

Example

有空可以來我們攤位看看，也歡迎你來聊聊。

If you have time, you can come check out our booth, and you’re also welcome to come chat.

面試的。

miàn shì de

for an interview

面試 means job interview. 的 closes the 是…的 pattern.

Example

明天我要去面試。

I'm going to an interview tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

面試

miàn shì

[miànshì]

interview; to interview

A formal meeting to assess a job or school candidate.

Example

明天我有一個面試。

I have an interview tomorrow.

的

[de]

(nominalizing particle)

At the end of 是…的, it turns a description into a noun-like phrase: 'a red one'.

Example

這本書是新的。

This book is new.

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