Chinese

dài
Meaning: to reach; to be equal to; to be up to, often in formal expressions
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

這份報告雖然完整,分析深度仍有未逮。
这份报告虽然完整,分析深度仍有未逮。
Although the report is complete, the depth of analysis is still insufficient.

Usage Notes

This reading is formal or literary and often appears in expressions meaning not quite reaching a standard. A different everyday reading means to catch or arrest.

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