Chinese phrase
备选方案是〜 bèi xuǎn fāng àn shì 〜
Meaning
an alternative is ___
When to use it
It introduces an alternative plan or course of action. It is common in business discussions when presenting another way to address a problem or meet a goal, with a neutral, practical tone.
Example dialogue
当前预算有限，备选方案是 减少外包费用。 dāng qián yù suàn yǒu xiàn bèi xuǎn fāng àn shì jián shǎo wài bāo fèi yòng
The budget is currently limited, so an alternative is to reduce outsourcing costs.
减少外包费用会不会影响质量？ jián shǎo wài bāo fèi yòng huì bú huì yíng xiǎng zhì liàng
Would reducing outsourcing costs affect quality?