Chinese phrase
我们能约个时间讨论吗? wǒ men néng yuē gè shí jiān tǎo lùn ma
Meaning
Can we schedule a time to discuss?
When to use it
This politely asks to arrange a time for a discussion. It is common in professional settings and leaves the timing open.
Example dialogue
关于下周的合同,我们能约个时间讨论吗? guān yú xià zhōu de hé tóng wǒ men néng yuē gè shí jiān tǎo lùn ma
Regarding next week's contract, can we schedule a time to discuss it?
可以,周三上午十点可以吗? ké yǐ zhōu sān shàng wǔ shí diǎn ké yǐ ma
Sure, would Wednesday at 10 a.m. work?