Chinese phrase
假设〜 jiǎ shè 〜
Meaning
suppose ___
When to use it
Introduces an imagined condition or case for discussion. It is common in questions, planning, and problem-solving when the situation may not be real.
Example dialogue
假设合同延迟交货，我们应该怎么处理？ jiǎ shè hé tóng yán chí jiāo huò wǒ men yīng gāi zěn me chú lǐ
Suppose the contract is delivered late. How should we handle it?
先确认责任归属，再和客户协商赔偿方案。 xiān què rèn zé rèn guī shǔ zài hé kè hù xié shāng péi cháng fāng àn
First, confirm who is responsible, then discuss a compensation plan with the customer.