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滞后 (lag behind) vs 落后 (fall behind) — use 滞后 for contexts emphasizing a delay in progress, while 落后 often implies being behind in terms of development or capability.
Be cautious of using 滞后 in contexts where urgency is implied; it may sound too formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '技术滞后' (technological lag) and '发展滞后' (development lag). Remember the third tone (hòu) when speaking to avoid confusion.
滞后 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it is relevant for advanced learners (HSK 5 or 6). Students should focus on understanding its application in various contexts, as it often appears in discussions about progress and innovation.
Learners often confuse 滞后 with 迟到 (chídào), which means 'to be late.' For example, saying '我滞后到工作' instead of '我迟到工作' is incorrect; use 迟到 for being late.
Pronunciation of 滞后
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How to say to lag behind in Chinese
“to lag behind” in Chinese is滞后
滞后 (zhìhòu) means to lag behind or to fall behind in progress or development. It's commonly used in contexts such as technology, economics, and education to describe situations where something is not keeping pace with advancements or expectations.
When to use 滞后
Be cautious of using 滞后 in contexts where urgency is implied; it may sound too formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '技术滞后' (technological lag) and '发展滞后' (development lag). Remember the third tone (hòu) when speaking to avoid confusion.
滞后 or something close to it
滞后 (lag behind) vs 落后 (fall behind) — use 滞后 for contexts emphasizing a delay in progress, while 落后 often implies being behind in terms of development or capability.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 滞后 with 迟到 (chídào), which means 'to be late.' For example, saying '我滞后到工作' instead of '我迟到工作' is incorrect; use 迟到 for being late.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 滞后
It's frequently used in discussions about economic growth, education standards, and technological advancements.
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