Chinese phrase
这个议题可以先推迟到下次吗？ zhè ge yì tí ké yǐ xiān tuī chí dào xià cì ma
Meaning
Could this agenda item be postponed until the next meeting?
When to use it
This politely asks to move an agenda item to a later meeting. It suits formal discussions and leaves the decision open.
Example dialogue
由于议程时间紧张，这个议题可以先推迟到下次吗？ yóu yú yì chéng shí jiān jǐn zhāng zhè ge yì tí ké yǐ xiān tuī chí dào xià cì ma
Since time is limited, could this item be postponed until the next meeting?
可以，已记录，会议开始前我会把材料发给大家。 ké yǐ yǐ jì lù huì yì kāi shǐ qián wǒ huì bǎ cái liào fā gěi dà jiā
Of course, I have noted it. I will send the materials to everyone before the meeting begins.