Chinese phrase

我暂时离开一下 wǒ zàn shí lí kāi yí xià

Meaning

I'll step away for a moment

When to use it

This says that the speaker will be away briefly. It is a polite way to explain a short absence and show that the speaker will return soon.

Example dialogue

你现在有空吗? nǐ xiàn zài yǒu kòng ma

Do you have time now?

不好意思,我暂时离开一下,一会儿就能帮你。 bù hǎo yì si wǒ zàn shí lí kāi yí xià yí huìr jiù néng bāng nǐ

Sorry, I'll be away for a moment, and then I can help you.

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