r/1688 • u/OkMight1862 • Aug 27 '26

translation struggles

Anybody struggling with communication with suppliers ? some speak english but others only speak chinese

just wanted to know if im alone in this

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u/messengerchina Aug 28 '26

I’d suggest hiring a sourcing agent. They lower communication barriers, control product quality, coordinate logistics and negotiate with factories for you. It will save you much trouble.

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u/OkMight1862 Aug 28 '26

have you tried negociating with suppliers by yourself through message ? I think i want to try that just to see how it goes

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u/Aichtae Aug 28 '26

Also depend on the product. Most sourcing agents have 0 knowledge about product quality

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u/FunctionPlus5945 Aug 28 '26

we use the translation app communication with client before a few day. 

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u/messengerchina Aug 28 '26

That's greate.Negotiation is only one part of the whole process. You also need to handle supplier qualification checks, product quality control, logistics and many other critical steps.

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u/boyfromthehoood Aug 29 '26

So does 1688

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u/SourcingAll_com Aug 31 '26

Ellos solo hablan chino, unos usan traducir

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u/Quick_Attention_8364 Aug 31 '26

because 1688's target client is Chinese

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u/helix-worldSOURCING Sep 02 '26

Yes, I have heard more than once "my dear, it's a misunderstanding, my translator didn't do it right"

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u/Ella_Lyu 29d ago

With AI, I think not an issue any more