Meanings of 延误
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耽误 (dānwù) vs 延误 (yánwù): use 耽误 when emphasizing the act of wasting time or hindering progress, while 延误 focuses on the aspect of delay in a scheduled context.
This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about travel or business. Learners might confuse it with similar terms like '耽误' (dānwù), which also means to delay but has a slightly different nuance. Pay attention to the tones to avoid miscommunication.
While 延误 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other words about time management and scheduling. Students at this level should focus on building vocabulary around travel and punctuality.
Learners often confuse 延误 with 迟到 (chídào), which specifically means 'to be late.' For instance, saying '我延误了' (wǒ yánwùle) can be incorrect if the context is about personal tardiness; it’s better to say '我迟到了' (wǒ chídàole).
Pronunciation of 延误
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How to say to delay in Chinese
“to delay” in Chinese is延误
延误 means to cause a delay or to be held up, often in contexts related to time-sensitive situations such as transportation, appointments, or deadlines. It conveys a sense of missing an opportunity or not meeting a scheduled time due to unforeseen circumstances.
When to use 延误
This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about travel or business. Learners might confuse it with similar terms like '耽误' (dānwù), which also means to delay but has a slightly different nuance. Pay attention to the tones to avoid miscommunication.
延误 or something close to it
耽误 (dānwù) vs 延误 (yánwù): use 耽误 when emphasizing the act of wasting time or hindering progress, while 延误 focuses on the aspect of delay in a scheduled context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 延误 with 迟到 (chídào), which specifically means 'to be late.' For instance, saying '我延误了' (wǒ yánwùle) can be incorrect if the context is about personal tardiness; it’s better to say '我迟到了' (wǒ chídàole).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 延误
延误 typically refers to delays caused by external factors, while 耽误 often implies a more personal responsibility for the delay.
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