Chinese phrase
请提出备选方案 qǐng tí chū bèi xuǎn fāng àn
Meaning
Please propose a backup plan
When to use it
This phrase politely asks someone to suggest a backup plan. It is common in business discussions when the main plan may not work.
Example dialogue
如果供应链出现问题，我们该怎么办？ rú guǒ gōng yìng liàn chū xiàn wèn tí wǒ men gāi zěn me bàn
What should we do if the supply chain runs into problems?
请提出备选方案，我会在周一前整理好备选清单。 qǐng tí chū bèi xuǎn fāng àn wǒ huì zài zhōu yì qián zhéng lǐ hǎo bèi xuǎn qīng dān
Please propose a contingency plan, and I will compile a list of alternatives by Monday.