Chinese phrase
他在开会 tā zài kāi huì
Meaning
He is in a meeting
When to use it
It states that he is attending a meeting. It commonly explains why someone is unavailable for a call or conversation, especially in a work setting.
Example dialogue
能和他通电话吗？ néng hé tā tōng diàn huà ma
Can I talk to him on the phone?
抱歉，他在开会，您要留言吗？ bào qiàn tā zài kāi huì nín yào liú yán ma
Sorry, he is currently in a meeting. Would you like to leave a message?