Chinese phrase
可能影响〜部门 kě néng yíng xiǎng 〜 bù mén
Meaning
could affect the ___ department
When to use it
States that something may affect a particular department. It is common in workplace discussions about possible effects and has a neutral tone.
Example dialogue
这个提案 可能影响 销售 部门，我们要怎么处理？ zhè ge tí àn kě néng yíng xiǎng xiāo shòu bù mén wǒ men yào zěn me chú lǐ
This proposal could affect the sales department. What should we do?
先评估影响范围，再和相关人员沟通。 xiān píng gū yíng xiǎng fàn wéi zài hé xiāng guān rén yuán gōu tōng
First, evaluate the extent of the impact, then communicate with the people involved.