Chinese phrase
与预期不符 yǔ yù qī bù fú
Meaning
not in line with expectations
When to use it
Describes a result that does not match what was expected. It is common in reports and discussions about sales, plans, performance, or data, with a neutral and slightly formal tone.
Example dialogue
分析显示，Q2销量与预期不符，需尽快找出原因。 fēn xī xiǎn shì Q2 xiāo liàng yǔ yù qī bù fú xū jǐn kuài zhǎo chū yuán yīn
The analysis shows that Q2 sales were not as expected, so we need to identify the cause as soon as possible.
好的，我会把退单和渠道数据详细核对后汇报。 hǎo de wǒ huì bǎ tuì dān hé qú dào shù jù xiáng xì hé duì hòu huì bào
Okay, I will cross-check the returns and channel data, then report back.