In the business world, effective email communication is paramount, particularly when engaging with Chinese partners or clients. Among the various types of emails, the business cooperation email holds a pivotal role, as it not only conveys crucial details but also sets the tone for mutual professional respect and clarity. A well-composed email can pave the way for successful negotiations and foster long-term collaborative relationships. Below is a guide to help you communicate effectively in Chinese, along with a practical template you can utilize for your business cooperation emails.
In the previous blog, we’ve learned How to Write a Meeting Email, with specific steps:
- Start with a Proper Greeting
- State Your Purpose Clearly
- Use Polite Language
- Include Relevant Details
- Conclude Professionally
- Use a Formal Sign-Off
Now we learn how to write an email for business cooperation.
Full Business Cooperation Email Template
Zhǔ tí: [Hé zuò tí án] – [Nín de gōng sī míng chēng] yǔ [duì fāng gōng sī míng chēng] de hé zuò jī huì
主题：[合作提案] – [您的公司名称] 与 [对方公司名称] 的合作机会
Subject: [Cooperation Proposal] – [Your Company Name] and [Their Company Name] Cooperation Opportunity
Zūn jìng de [Shōu jiàn rén xìng míng]:
尊敬的 [收件人姓名]:
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
Nín hǎo!
您好！
Hello!
Wǒ shì [Nín de xìng míng], dān rèn [Nín de zhí wèi], lái zì [Nín de gōng sī míng chēng]. Wǒ men gōng sī zhuān zhù yú [gōng sī yè wù lǐng yù], bìng qiě yǐ jīng zài gāi lǐng yù qǔ dé le [yì xiē chéng jiù huò lǐ chéng bēi]. Tōng guò [tí jí rú hé dé zhī duì fāng gōng sī de fāng shì, rú háng yè huì yì, gòng tóng lián xì rén tuī jiàn děng], wǒ men liǎo jiě dào [duì fāng gōng sī míng chēng] zài [duì fāng gōng sī yè wù lǐng yù] fāng miàn de zhuó yuè biǎo xiàn hé zhuān yè néng lì.
我是 [您的姓名]，担任 [您的职位]，来自 [您的公司名称]。我们公司专注于 [公司业务领域]，并且已经在该领域取得了 [一些成就或里程碑]。通过 [提及如何得知对方公司的方式，如行业会议、共同联系人推荐等]，我们了解到 [对方公司名称] 在 [对方公司业务领域] 方面的卓越表现和专业能力。
I am [Your Name], serving as [Your Position], from [Your Company Name]. Our company specializes in [Your Business Field], and has already achieved [mention some achievements or milestones]. Through [mention how you learned about their company, such as industry conferences, mutual contacts, etc.], we have learned about [Their Company Name]‘s outstanding performance and professional capabilities in [Their Business Field].
Wǒ men xiāng xìn, tōng guò shuāng fāng hé zuò, néng gòu shí xiàn zī yuán gòng xiǎng, yōu shì hù bǔ, gòng tóng kāi tuò [jù tǐ shì chǎng huò yè wù lǐng yù] de xīn jī yù. Yǐ xià shì wǒ men chū bù kǎo lǜ de hé zuò fāng xiàng：
我们相信，通过双方的合作，能够实现资源共享、优势互补，共同开拓 [具体市场或业务领域] 的新机遇。以下是我们初步考虑的合作方向：
We believe that through our cooperation, we can achieve resource sharing and complementary advantages to jointly explore new opportunities in [specific market or business field]. Here are the cooperation directions we have initially considered:
[Hé zuò fāng xiàng yī]：[Xiáng xì miáo shù hé zuò nèi róng hé yù qī mù biāo]
[合作方向一]：[详细描述合作内容和预期目标]
[Cooperation Direction One]: [Detailed description of cooperation content and expected goals]
……..
Wǒ men fēi cháng qī dài yǒu jī huì yǔ [duì fāng gōng sī míng chēng] jìn yī bù tǎo lùn zhè xiē hé zuò jī huì. Qǐng wèn nín shì fǒu fāng biàn zài [tí yì de huì yì shí jiān] ān pái yī cì huì yì, yǐ biàn wǒ men xiáng xì tǎo lùn hé zuò xì jié? Rú guǒ zhè gè shí jiān bù fāng biàn, qǐng nín gào zhī wǒ men nín fāng biàn de shí jiān.
我们非常期待有机会与 [对方公司名称] 进一步讨论这些合作机会。请问您是否方便在 [提议的会议时间] 安排一次会议，以便我们详细讨论合作细节？如果这个时间不方便，请您告知我们您方便的时间。
We are very much looking forward to the opportunity to further discuss these cooperation opportunities with [Their Company Name]. May I ask if it is convenient for you to arrange a meeting at [proposed meeting time] to discuss the details of the cooperation? If this time is not convenient, please let us know a time that suits you.
Gǎn xiè nín chōu chū bǎo guì shí jiān yuè dú zhè fēng yóu jiàn. Wǒ men qī dài zhe nín de huí fù, bìng xī wàng néng yǔ [duì fāng gōng sī míng chēng] jiàn lì cháng qī ér fù yǒu chéng xiào de hé zuò guān xī.
感谢您抽出宝贵时间阅读这封邮件。我们期待着您的回复，并希望能与 [对方公司名称] 建立长期而富有成效的合作关系。
Thank you for taking the valuable time to read this email. We are looking forward to your reply and hope to establish a long-term and fruitful cooperative relationship with [Their Company Name].
Zhù shāng qí!
祝商祺！
Wishing you business success！
[Nín de míng zì]
[您的名字]
[Your Name]
[Nín de zhí wèi]
[您的职位]
[Your Position]
[Nín de gōng sī míng chēng]
[您的公司名称]
[Your Company Name]
[Lián xì diàn huà]
[联系电话]
[Contact Number]
[Gōng sī yóu xiāng]
[公司邮箱]
[Company Email]
How eChineseLearning Can Help
- Expert Guidance on Business Etiquette: eChineseLearning provides expert instruction that goes beyond language skills, teaching you the nuances of Chinese business etiquette and culture. This ensures your emails are not only linguistically correct but also culturally appropriate, which is crucial for making a positive impression in Chinese-speaking business environments.
- Practical Language Skills Development: Our courses focus on developing practical language skills tailored to business communication. You’ll learn how to construct clear, professional emails that convey your message effectively, using strategies and templates that are specifically designed for business cooperation.
- Cultural Insights and Real-World Practice: eChineseLearning offers insights into Chinese business culture and provides real-world scenarios for practice. This hands-on approach prepares you to write emails that resonate with Chinese partners, enhancing your ability to initiate and maintain successful business relationships.
By focusing on these three key areas, eChineseLearning empowers you to excel in the global marketplace, particularly in cross-cultural business collaborations with Chinese partners.
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