The 2nd series of black words commonly used in Chinese business situations includes ‘Win – win（双赢）’, ‘Pound the side drum（敲边鼓）’, ‘Draw a pie（画饼）’ and ‘Bottom line（底线）’.
1. Win – win（双赢）
It means that both parties involved in a transaction or cooperation can obtain benefits and achieve common success.
2. Pound the side drum（敲边鼓）
It refers to offering support or assistance from the side, helping to promote a negotiation in an indirect way.
3. Draw a pie（画饼）
It means describing a beautiful future or potential benefits to attract the other party to participate or cooperate, but there may be a lack of practical implementation plans.
4. Bottom line（底线）
In a negotiation, it is the lowest standard that cannot be further compromised, representing the principle to be adhered to.