Chinese phrase

现在不方便,改天再说 xiàn zài bù fāng biàn gǎi tiān zài shuō

Meaning

It is not convenient right now so let's talk another day

When to use it

It says now is not a good time and suggests another day. It is a polite way to postpone a discussion or task without refusing it.

Example dialogue

你现在能处理客户的投诉吗? nǐ xiàn zài néng chú lǐ kè hù de tóu sù ma

Can you deal with the customer's complaint now?

现在不方便,改天再说,我可以明天上午处理。 xiàn zài bù fāng biàn gǎi tiān zài shuō wǒ ké yǐ míng tiān shàng wǔ chú lǐ

It's not a good time right now; let's talk another day. I can handle it tomorrow morning.

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