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This book focuses on practical workplace communication in Chinese for expats working in professional environments. It introduces essential language skills needed for daily office life, including speaking, writing, and responding in real situations. Work communication in China is shaped by culture (文化, wén huà), hierarchy (层级, céng jí), and relationship awareness. Understanding how to express ideas politely and clearly is just as important as knowing the right vocabulary. Learners will explore common workplace interactions such as meetings, emails (邮件, yóu jiàn), reporting progress, and discussing tasks with colleagues and managers. Special attention is given to indirect communication (含蓄表达, hán xù biǎo dá) and respectful language use. Key cultural ideas like face (面子, miàn zi), harmony (和谐, hé xié), and guanxi (关系, guān xì) are introduced to help learners better understand communication behavior in Chinese workplaces. This book aims to help learners build confidence, avoid misunderstandings, and communicate more naturally in professional settings.

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