Chinese phrase
暂缓处理 zàn huǎn chú lǐ
Meaning
put on hold for now
When to use it
Delay action on something until later. It is common in formal or business contexts when a decision or procedure must wait for review, advice, or approval.
Example dialogue
请将这份合同先暂缓处理，我们还需律师审阅。 qǐng jiāng zhè fèn hé tóng xiān zàn huǎn chú lǐ wǒ men hái xū lǜ shī shěn yuè
Please put this contract on hold for now; we still need a lawyer to review it.
好的，我会先把手续搁置，律师意见一到就通知您。 hǎo de wǒ huì xiān bǎ shǒu xù gē zhì lǜ shī yì jiàn yí dào jiù tōng zhī nín
Okay, I will put the procedure on hold for now and contact you as soon as the lawyer's opinion arrives.