How to improve clarity in Chinese professionals' English emails

To improve clarity in English emails written by Chinese professionals, key strategies include:

• Use simple and direct sentence structures to avoid confusion.
• Avoid literal translations from Chinese that may cause awkward phrasing.
• Employ clear subject-verb-object order typical in English sentences.
• Limit the use of complex vocabulary and idiomatic expressions that may not be well understood.
• Structure emails with clear paragraphs, each focused on a single idea.
• Use polite but straightforward language to maintain professionalism without ambiguity.
• Review for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to enhance readability.
• Leverage tools like AI-powered writing assistants for rephrasing and clarity improvement.
• Seek feedback from native English speakers or language professionals where possible.
• Provide specific context and action items clearly to prevent misunderstandings.

These recommendations derive from research on cross-cultural business email communication, language error patterns among Chinese speakers writing English, and best practices for clear professional communication. ^{1, 2, 3}

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