Chinese
wǎndiǎn
Meaning: to be late (transportation)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

火車晚點了十分鐘。
火车晚点了十分钟。
The train was 10 minutes late.
我給他發了一條簡訊,告訴他我會晚點到。
I sent him a text message telling him I would be late.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to transportation (trains, flights, etc.) arriving or departing behind schedule.

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