Meanings of 耽搁
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AI Study Notes for 耽搁
耽搁 (dānge) vs 延迟 (yánchí) — use 耽搁 when emphasizing a delay due to indecision, while 延迟 focuses more on a postponed schedule.
Learners often confuse 耽搁 with other delay-related terms like 延误 (yán wù), which is more formal. It's important to use 耽搁 in contexts involving personal or casual delays. Be mindful of the tone: using the wrong tone can change the meaning or make the word unrecognizable.
While 耽搁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of time management and punctuality found in HSK Level 3-4. Focus on practicing sentences that illustrate delays in both personal and professional contexts.
Learners often misuse 耽搁 when they mean 'to postpone' (推迟, tuīchí). For example, saying '我们耽搁会议' (We delayed the meeting) is incorrect; it should be '我们推迟会议' (We postponed the meeting).
Pronunciation of 耽搁
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Component Characters
How to say to tarry in Chinese
“to tarry” in Chinese is耽搁
The term 耽搁 (dān ge) refers to the act of delaying or tarrying, often implying that something is taking longer than expected. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations where progress is hindered or time is wasted due to interruptions or indecision.
When to use 耽搁
Learners often confuse 耽搁 with other delay-related terms like 延误 (yán wù), which is more formal. It's important to use 耽搁 in contexts involving personal or casual delays. Be mindful of the tone: using the wrong tone can change the meaning or make the word unrecognizable.
耽搁 or something close to it
耽搁 (dānge) vs 延迟 (yánchí) — use 耽搁 when emphasizing a delay due to indecision, while 延迟 focuses more on a postponed schedule.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 耽搁 when they mean 'to postpone' (推迟, tuīchí). For example, saying '我们耽搁会议' (We delayed the meeting) is incorrect; it should be '我们推迟会议' (We postponed the meeting).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 耽搁
Yes, 耽搁 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in spoken language.
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