Chinese
yánwù
Meaning: to delay; to miss (due to delay); to hold up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

延誤
延
誤
延误
延
误

Example sentences

Do not delay the best time for diagnosis and treatment.
惡劣的氣候導致班機延誤。
恶劣的气候导致班机延误。
Bad weather caused flight delays.
任務緊迫,不容延誤。
任务紧迫,不容延误。
The mission is urgent and allows no delay.
這班航班因天氣原因延誤了。
这班航班因天气原因延误了。
This flight was delayed due to weather reasons.

Usage Notes

Often used when a delay causes a negative consequence or missed opportunity.

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