Chinese phrase
现在不行，但以后可以再说 xiàn zài bù xíng dàn yǐ hòu ké yǐ zài shuō
Meaning
Not possible now but can be discussed later
When to use it
This phrase declines something for now but leaves it open. It softens a refusal and allows later discussion or review, especially in business settings.
Example dialogue
我刚看了你的提案，现在不行，但以后可以再说，需要先和法务部确认。 wǒ gāng kàn le nǐ de tí àn xiàn zài bù xíng dàn yǐ hòu ké yǐ zài shuō xū yào xiān hé fǎ wù bù què rèn
I reviewed your proposal. It is not possible now, but we can discuss it later. I need to check with legal first.
明白，我会把相关材料整理好，等您确认。 míng bái wǒ huì bǎ xiāng guān cái liào zhéng lǐ hǎo děng nín què rèn
Understood. I will organize the materials and await your confirmation.