Sourcing & suppliers in Chinese: conversation questions

A language island is a set of answers you prepare in advance to the questions people really ask you, then repeat until they come out automatically. Here are 8 everyday questions about sourcing & suppliers in Mandarin Chinese. Write your answers in English, get a natural Chinese translation from an AI chat, and practise them with audio.

  1. 你从中国采购过东西吗?Have you ever sourced anything from China?
  2. 你一般在哪儿找供应商?Where do you usually find suppliers?
  3. 你喜欢跟工厂还是贸易公司合作?Do you prefer working with factories or trading companies?
  4. 你选供应商最看重什么?What matters most to you when choosing a supplier?
  5. 你会先打样再下单吗?Do you get samples made before placing an order?
  6. 你遇到过起订量太高的情况吗?Have you run into MOQs that were too high?
  7. 你去工厂验过厂吗?Have you ever audited a factory in person?
  8. 你觉得在网上找供应商靠谱吗?Do you think finding suppliers online is reliable?

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