Chinese phrase
请稍后再打 qǐng shāo hòu zài dǎ
Meaning
Please call back a little later
When to use it
This polite phrase asks for another call after a short wait. It is common in phone conversations when the other person cannot talk at once.
Example dialogue
现在方便谈吗? xiàn zài fāng biàn tán ma
Would now be a good time to talk?
不好意思,现在在开会,请稍后再打。 bù hǎo yì si xiàn zài zài kāi huì qǐng shāo hòu zài dǎ
I am sorry, but I am in a meeting now. Please call back a little later.