Chinese phrase
雇主可以保留〜吗？ gù zhǔ ké yǐ bǎo liú 〜 ma
Meaning
Can the employer keep ___ open?
When to use it
Asks whether an employer can keep a position open. It is a polite way to discuss holding the position until a stated time, often in a work agreement.
Example dialogue
回国完成学业再来上班，雇主可以保留这个岗位吗？ huí guó wán chéng xué yè zài lái shàng bān gù zhǔ ké yǐ bǎo liú zhè ge gǎng wèi ma
If I return after finishing my studies, can the employer keep this job open?
可以，但有期限，最好写入劳动合同或备忘录。 ké yǐ dàn yǒu qī xiàn zuì hǎo xiě rù láo dòng hé tóng huò bèi wàng lù
Yes, but there is a deadline, so it is best to include it in the employment contract or a memo.