Chinese phrase
能否调整优先级？ néng fǒu tiáo zhěng yōu xiān jí
Meaning
Would it be possible to adjust the priority?
When to use it
A polite way to ask whether a task's priority can be changed. It suits workplace discussions when urgency or timing needs to be reconsidered and keeps the request respectful rather than demanding.
Example dialogue
下周客户的需求很紧急，能否调整优先级？ xià zhōu kè hù de xū qiú hěn jǐn jí néng fǒu tiáo zhěng yōu xiān jí
Next week's customer request is urgent. Would it be possible to adjust the priority?
可以，我会把它列为优先处理。 ké yǐ wǒ huì bǎ tā liè wéi yōu xiān chú lǐ
Yes, I will make it a priority.