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Use Job Interview Follow-Up and Confidentiality to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
你能说明一下接下来的步骤吗？
nǐ néng shuōmíng yíxià jiēxiàlái de bùzhòu ma? Could you clarify the next steps in the process?
B
面试小组会审核你的材料，并决定是否需要再进行一次交流。
miànshì xiǎozǔ huì shěnhé nǐ de cáiliào, bìng juédìng shìfǒu xūyào zài jìnxíng yí cì jiāoliú. The panel will review your materials and decide whether another conversation is needed.
A
我可以通过申请系统上传你们要求的样本。
wǒ kěyǐ tōngguò shēnqǐng xìtǒng shàngchuán nǐmen yāoqiú de yàngběn. I can upload the requested samples through the application portal.
B
你提到的项目总结会特别有用。
nǐ tídào de xiàngmù zǒngjié huì tèbié yǒuyòng. The project summary you mentioned would be especially useful.
A
我可以补充背景信息，同时不泄露客户的机密信息。
wǒ kěyǐ bǔchōng bèijǐng xìnxī, tóngshí bú xièlòu kèhù de jīmì xìnxī. I can include context without exposing confidential client information.
B
在这里，处理机密信息时的这种判断力很重要。
zài zhèlǐ, chǔlǐ jīmì xìnxī shí de zhè zhǒng pànduànlì hěn zhòngyào. That kind of judgment when handling confidential information is important here.
A
我大概什么时候能知道审核结果？
wǒ dàgài shénme shíhou néng zhīdào shěnhé jiéguǒ? When should I expect to hear the outcome of the review?
B
面试小组讨论结束后，我们会联系你。
miànshì xiǎozǔ tǎolùn jiéshù hòu, wǒmen huì liánxì nǐ. We will contact you after the panel finishes its discussion.Word by Word
你
“你” refers to the person being addressed, here the interviewer addresses the candidate directly. It commonly appears before a verb, as in “你能说明一下”. In a professional conversation, use it when speaking directly to one person.
能
“能” expresses ability or possibility: here, whether the listener can clarify the next steps. It appears before the action verb in “能说明”. A reusable pattern is “你能 + verb ... 吗？” when making a polite request.
说明
“说明” means to explain or clarify something so that it is understood; here, the candidate asks for an explanation of the next steps. It commonly takes the topic being explained, as in “说明步骤”. Use it when requesting or providing clear information in a formal setting.
一下
“一下” softens “说明” and presents the requested action as brief or limited: “说明一下” means explain briefly or clarify a little. The expression contains “一” and “下” but functions here as a softening unit rather than a literal count. A reusable request pattern is “请说明一下 + topic”.
接下来
“接下来” means what comes next or what is about to happen, referring here to the next stages of the process. It commonly appears before a noun phrase, as in “接下来的步骤”. Use it when asking about the next part of a procedure or plan.
的
“的” links “接下来” to “步骤”, making “接下来的步骤” mean the steps that come next. Here it marks the preceding phrase as a modifier of the following noun. A reusable pattern is “modifier + 的 + noun”.
步骤
“步骤” means the steps or stages of a process, here the stages following the interview. It commonly appears with a modifier such as “接下来的步骤”. Use it when discussing an ordered procedure, plan, or process.
吗
“吗” turns the preceding statement into a yes-or-no question, so “你能说明一下接下来的步骤吗？” asks whether the listener can clarify them. It is placed at the end of the question. A reusable pattern is “statement + 吗？”.
面试小组
“面试小组” refers to the group conducting or reviewing the interview, the interview panel here. It functions as the subject of “会审核” and “决定”. Use it when referring to a group of interviewers rather than one interviewer.
会
“会” indicates an expected future action: here, the panel will review the materials and decide. It appears before the verbs “审核” and “决定”. A reusable pattern is “subject + 会 + verb” for an expected future action.
审核
“审核” means to review or examine something carefully, here the panel reviews the candidate’s materials. It commonly takes the item being reviewed directly, as in “审核材料”. Use it in formal contexts involving applications, documents, or submissions.
你的
“你的” means belonging to or associated with the person addressed, here “your materials”. It comes directly before the noun “材料”. A reusable pattern is “你的 + noun” when identifying something connected with the listener.
材料
“材料” means the materials or documents submitted for review, here the candidate’s application materials. It commonly follows a possessive or other modifier, as in “你的材料”. Use it for documents or supporting material provided for an application or evaluation.
并
“并” links “审核” and “决定” as coordinated actions performed by the panel. Here it gives the connection a formal, organized tone. A reusable pattern is “verb 1，并 + verb 2” when presenting two related actions.
决定
“决定” means decide or determine an outcome, here the panel decides whether another conversation is needed. It commonly precedes a question or choice introduced by “是否”. Use it when describing a decision made after reviewing information.
是否
“是否” introduces the question of whether something is the case, here whether another conversation is needed. It appears after “决定” and before the relevant clause. A reusable pattern is “决定是否 + action” for deciding whether to take an action.
需要
“需要” expresses need or necessity; in “是否需要”, it asks whether another conversation is needed. It is followed here by the action phrase “再进行一次交流”. Use it before a noun or action when discussing a requirement.
再
“再” means another or again in this context, indicating an additional conversation after the first one. It appears before “进行一次交流”. A reusable pattern is “再 + verb” when referring to an additional or repeated action.
进行
“进行” means carry out or conduct, here introducing the formal activity of having another exchange. It commonly appears before an activity noun phrase, as in “进行一次交流”. Use it in formal descriptions of meetings, discussions, reviews, or other activities.
次
“次” counts occurrences, and in “一次交流” it marks one occurrence of an exchange. It follows the number “一” and comes before the noun being counted. A reusable pattern is “number + 次” for saying how many times an action or event occurs.
交流
“交流” means an exchange or conversation between people, here another conversation with the candidate. It appears in the phrase “进行一次交流”. Use it when emphasizing communication or an exchange of ideas in a professional context.
我
“我” refers to the speaker, here the candidate says what they can upload and include. It appears before the modal expressions “可以” and “能” in the dialogue. Use it as the subject when describing your own action or ability.
可以
“可以” expresses that an action is possible or permitted, here that the candidate can upload the samples. It comes before the verb “上传”. A reusable pattern is “我可以 + verb” when offering or stating that you can do something.
通过
“通过” means through or by means of, identifying the channel used for uploading: “通过申请系统”. It comes before the method or medium. A reusable pattern is “通过 + system/channel + verb” when describing how an action is done.
申请系统
“申请系统” refers to the application system or portal used for submitting materials. It follows “通过” as the channel for “上传”. Use it when directing someone to the system used in an application process.
上传
“上传” means upload, here placing the requested samples into the application system. It commonly takes the file or material being uploaded, as in “上传样本”. Use it when submitting digital documents or files to an online system.
你们
“你们” refers to the people addressed as a group, here the interview organization or panel. In “你们要求的样本”, it identifies the group that requested the samples. Use it when speaking to or referring to more than one person or to an organization represented by several people.
要求
“要求” means request or require, here describing what the interview organization asked the candidate to provide. It appears before “的样本” in “你们要求的样本”. A reusable pattern is “someone + 要求 + 的 + noun” for something requested by that person or group.
样本
“样本” means samples, here work samples supplied for the application. It is the object of “上传” and is modified by “你们要求的”. Use it when referring to representative examples submitted for evaluation.
提到
“提到” means mention, here referring to the project summary the interviewer previously mentioned. It appears before “的项目总结” to modify the noun phrase. Use it when referring back to something already brought up in a conversation.
项目总结
“项目总结” means a project summary, here a summary of the candidate’s project work. It is modified by “你提到的” and serves as the subject of the next clause. Use it for a document or explanation that summarizes a project.
特别
“特别” means especially or particularly, emphasizing the usefulness of the project summary here. It appears before the adjective “有用”. A reusable pattern is “特别 + adjective” when giving strong but specific emphasis.
有用
“有用” means useful, here describing how helpful the project summary would be to the panel. It commonly follows the subject being evaluated, as in “项目总结会特别有用”. Use it when explaining that something provides practical value.
补充
“补充” means add or supplement, here adding background information to the work samples. It takes the information being added as its object, “补充背景信息”. Use it when providing additional details that complete an explanation.
背景信息
“背景信息” means background information, here context that helps explain the project without revealing confidential details. It is the object of “补充”. Use it when giving relevant context about a project, situation, or decision.
同时
“同时” means at the same time or while also doing something; here the speaker can add context while not exposing confidential information. It links the added information with the accompanying restriction. A reusable pattern is “同时 + clause” when stating a simultaneous condition or action.
不
“不” negates the action “泄露”, so “不泄露” means not disclose or not leak. It appears directly before the verb it negates. A reusable pattern is “不 + verb” for saying that an action is not done or will be avoided.
泄露
“泄露” means disclose or leak information, here information that must remain confidential. It commonly takes information as its object, as in “泄露机密信息”. Use it when discussing the unauthorized or inappropriate sharing of protected information.
客户
“客户” means client, here the person or organization whose information is protected. It appears before “的机密信息” to show whose information it is. Use it when referring to a customer or client in a business context.
机密信息
“机密信息” means confidential information, here the client information that must not be exposed. It is the object of “泄露” and is modified by “客户的”. Use it when discussing information that should be kept private in professional work.
在
“在” introduces the context or setting “这里”, meaning here in this situation or workplace context. It appears before “这里” at the beginning of the sentence. A reusable pattern is “在 + place or context” when locating an action or judgment.
这里
“这里” means here, referring to the current interview or work context rather than a specific physical location alone. Together, “在这里” sets the context for what is important. Use it to refer to the current situation, place, or discussion.
处理
“处理” means handle or deal with, here handling confidential information. It takes “机密信息” as its object in “处理机密信息时”. Use it when describing responsible management of information, tasks, or situations.
时
“时” marks the time or circumstance when an action takes place; here “处理机密信息时” means when handling confidential information. It follows the action phrase it frames. A reusable pattern is “verb phrase + 时” for describing what applies during an activity.
这种
“这种” means this kind of, referring here to the kind of judgment needed when handling confidential information. It comes before the noun “判断力”. A reusable pattern is “这种 + noun” when identifying a particular type of thing just discussed.
判断力
“判断力” means judgment or the ability to make sound decisions, here the judgment needed to protect confidential information. It is the subject described as important in the sentence. Use it when evaluating someone’s decision-making in a professional situation.
很
“很” intensifies the adjective “重要”, making the judgment described as very or quite important. It normally appears before the adjective it modifies. A reusable pattern is “很 + adjective” for describing a strong degree.
重要
“重要” means important, here stating that this kind of judgment matters in the role. It follows “很” in “很重要”. Use it when emphasizing the significance of a skill, detail, or requirement.
大概
“大概” means approximately or roughly, here making the question about timing less exact: “大概什么时候”. It appears before the time question. Use it when asking for an approximate time or giving an estimate.
什么时候
“什么时候” asks when something will happen, here when the candidate can know the review outcome. It appears before the verb phrase “知道审核结果”. A reusable pattern is “什么时候 + verb” when asking about the time of an event or action.
知道
“知道” means know or find out, here learn the result of the review. It takes “审核结果” as its object. A reusable pattern is “什么时候能知道 + information” when asking when information will become available.
审核结果
“审核结果” means the outcome of the review, here the decision resulting from the panel’s review. It is the object of “知道”. Use it when referring to the result of an application, document, or other formal review.
讨论
“讨论” means discussion or discuss, here the panel’s discussion before contacting the candidate. It is part of the phrase “讨论结束后”. Use it when referring to an organized exchange of views about a decision or topic.
结束
“结束” means finish or end, here the panel’s discussion comes to an end. It follows “讨论” in “讨论结束”. A reusable pattern is “activity + 结束” when stating that an activity has finished.
后
“后” means after, here marking the time after the panel finishes its discussion. It follows “讨论结束” in “讨论结束后”. A reusable pattern is “event + 后” for describing what happens after an event.
我们
“我们” refers to the speaker’s group, here the organization or interview team that will contact the candidate. It is the subject of “会联系”. Use it when speaking for oneself together with colleagues or an organization.
联系
“联系” means contact, here the interview team will get in touch with the candidate after the discussion. It commonly takes the person being contacted as its object, as in “联系你”. Use it when describing follow-up communication by phone, email, or another channel.
Grammar Points
是否 + 动词
面试小组会决定是否上传样本。
miànshì xiǎozǔ huì juédìng shìfǒu shàngchuán yàngběn.The interview panel will decide whether to upload the sample.
是否 introduces an embedded yes/no question and means “whether”; it comes before the verb in the clause.
Chinese Vocabulary
步骤
noun
bùzhòu
step; procedure
材料
noun
cáiliào
materials; documents
交流
noun
jiāoliú
conversation; communication
接下来
adv
jiēxiàlái
next; upcoming
决定
verb
juédìng
decide
面试小组
noun
miànshì xiǎozǔ
interview panel
上传
verb
shàngchuán
upload
申请系统
noun
shēnqǐng xìtǒng
application portal; application system
审核
verb
shěnhé
review; examine
是否
conj
shìfǒu
whether
说明
verb
shuōmíng
clarify; explain
要求
verb
yāoqiú
request; require
Quiz
Spelling
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interview panel
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面试小组application portal; application system
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申请系统decide
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决定step; procedure