Chinese phrase
很抱歉，这次不录用 hěn bào qiàn zhè cì bú lù yòng
Meaning
We are sorry to inform you that you will not be hired this time
When to use it
Says politely that someone will not be hired this time. It is used in formal recruitment communication to give a clear but considerate refusal.
Example dialogue
小周，很抱歉，这次不录用。 xiǎo zhōu hěn bào qiàn zhè cì bú lù yòng
Mr. Zhou, we are very sorry, but we will not hire you this time.
知道了，我再找机会。 zhī dào le wǒ zài zhǎo jī huì
Understood. I will look for another opportunity.