English：
A standard daily and business English expression used to propose establishing communication, contact or connection with someone for work, cooperation or daily communication.
中文：
日常及商务通用标准英文表达，用于提议与他人建立沟通、联络关系，适用于工作对接、商务合作、日常往来等场景。
English: This Chinglish originates from the literal translation of the Chinese colloquial phrase '牵个线/搭个线' (qiān gè xiàn/dā gè xiàn), which means 'to arrange a connection between people'. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), 'pull a line' has never been used in English to mean making contact; the authentic fixed expressions are 'get in touch' or 'make contact'. This error exemplifies L1 transfer, a linguistic phenomenon where Chinese speakers unconsciously apply Chinese word order and collocation rules to English (Language Humanities, 2024).
Chinese: 该中式英语源自中文口语短语“牵个线/搭个线”的逐字直译，意为“为他人安排联系”。根据《牛津英语词典》(OED)，英语中“pull a line”从未用于表示建立联系，地道的固定表达应为“get in touch”或“make contact”。此错误体现了语言学中的母语负迁移现象，即中文使用者无意识地将中文语序和搭配规则应用于英语表达(Language Humanities, 2024)。
📌 Example 1
A: I haven't heard from the supplier for days. B: Let's get in touch with them immediately.
A：我好几天没收到供应商消息了。B：我们立刻和他们取得联系吧。
📌 Example 2
A: We need to confirm project details with the client. B: Let's get in touch right now.
A：我们需要和客户确认项目细节。B：我们现在就取得联系吧。
📌 Example 3
A: My old colleague lost contact with me last month. B: Let's get in touch with him as soon as possible.
A：我的老同事上个月和我失联了。B：我们尽快和他取得联系吧。
📌 Example 4
A: The partner has new requirements for cooperation. B: Let's get in touch to discuss the plan.
A：合作方有新的合作要求。B：我们联系一下讨论方案。
📌 Example 5
A: I want to ask the industry expert for professional advice. B: Let's get in touch with him together.
A：我想向行业专家请教专业建议。B：我们一起和他取得联系吧。
📌 Example 6
A: Our two departments need to coordinate work progress. B: Let's get in touch regularly.
A：我们两个部门需要对接工作进度。B：我们定期保持联系吧。
📌 Example 7
A: I have important business information to share with you. B: Let's get in touch this afternoon.
A：我有重要业务信息要和你同步。B：我们今天下午联系吧。
📌 Example 8
A: The after-sales team needs to follow up user complaints. B: Let's get in touch with each user one by one.
A：售后团队需要跟进用户投诉。B：我们逐个和用户取得联系。
📌 Example 9
A: We plan to expand new market channels. B: Let's get in touch with local distributors.
A：我们计划拓展新的市场渠道。B：我们和本地经销商取得联系吧。
📌 Example 10
A: The meeting time needs to be adjusted temporarily. B: Let's get in touch and inform all participants.
A：会议时间需要临时调整。B：我们联系一下通知所有参会人员。
📌 Example 11
A: The logistics delivery is delayed unexpectedly. B: Let's get in touch with the logistics company.
A：物流配送意外延误了。B：我们和物流公司取得联系吧。
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