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延迟 (yánchí) — use 推迟 for planned delays (e.g., meetings), while 延迟 often implies a more technical or unavoidable delay (e.g., shipment).
Be careful not to confuse 推迟 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means 'to cancel.' In formal contexts, use 推迟 to indicate a delay rather than a complete cancellation. It is often used with time expressions, such as 会议推迟到下周 (The meeting is postponed to next week).
As an HSK Level 4 word, 推迟 connects with other time-related vocabulary such as 计划 (jìhuà - plan) and 约会 (yuēhuì - appointment). Focus on using it in sentences related to scheduling and time management.
Learners often confuse 推迟 with 延期 (yánqī), which is also 'to postpone' but is more formal and typically used for deadlines. For example, saying '我推迟了我的作业' (I postponed my homework) is incorrect; you should use '我延期了我的作业.'
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How to say to postpone in Chinese
“to postpone” in Chinese is推迟
推迟 (tui1 chi2) means to delay or postpone an event or action to a later time. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as rescheduling meetings, deadlines, or social events.
When to use 推迟
Be careful not to confuse 推迟 with 取消 (qǔxiāo), which means 'to cancel.' In formal contexts, use 推迟 to indicate a delay rather than a complete cancellation. It is often used with time expressions, such as 会议推迟到下周 (The meeting is postponed to next week).
推迟 or something close to it
延迟 (yánchí) — use 推迟 for planned delays (e.g., meetings), while 延迟 often implies a more technical or unavoidable delay (e.g., shipment).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 推迟 with 延期 (yánqī), which is also 'to postpone' but is more formal and typically used for deadlines. For example, saying '我推迟了我的作业' (I postponed my homework) is incorrect; you should use '我延期了我的作业.'
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Grammar Patterns of 推迟
推迟 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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几个项目都因组织不力而被____。
Several projects have been delayed by poor organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 推迟
You can say '我们把会议推迟到下个月' (We will postpone the meeting to next month).
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