Chinese phrase
我得请示一下 wǒ děi qǐng shì yí xià
Meaning
I have to ask my supervisor first
When to use it
This expresses a need to ask a supervisor first. It is common in workplace speech when a decision requires approval from someone higher in rank.
Example dialogue
这个我得请示一下，稍后给您答复。 zhè ge wǒ děi qǐng shì yí xià shāo hòu gěi nín dá fù
I need to consult my supervisor about this first. I will get back to you later.
好的，麻烦你了。 hǎo de má fán nǐ le
All right, sorry to trouble you.