Chinese phrase
最好先核实〜，再决定下一步 zuì hǎo xiān hé shí 〜 zài jué dìng xià yí bù
Meaning
It is best to verify ___ before deciding what to do next
When to use it
This advises checking facts before deciding what to do next. It is useful when information is uncertain and a careful response is needed.
Example dialogue
供应商说货期可能会变，我们先给客户发通知吗？ gōng yìng shāng shuō huò qī kě néng huì biàn wǒ men xiān gěi kè hù fā tōng zhī ma
Delivery may change. Notify the client?
最好先核实供应商的交货时间，再决定下一步。 zuì hǎo xiān hé shí gōng yìng shāng de jiāo huò shí jiān zài jué dìng xià yí bù
Check the supplier's date first, then decide.