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CHINESE WORD

yán wù

延误

delay

HSK 7-9
Numbered pinyin
yan2 wu4
English meanings
to delay, to be held up, to miss (an opportunity), delay, holdup

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    yánwù延误hángbān航班。

    A delayed flight.

  2. 02

    bùyào不要yánwù延误shíjī时机。

    Don't miss the moment.

  3. 03

    zhuājǐn抓紧shíjiān时间。

    Hurry up.

  4. 04

    ànshí按时dàodá到达。

    Arrive on time.

  5. 05

    zhǔnshí准时zhǔn准diǎn点。

    On schedule.

  6. 06

    shùn顺shùnlì顺利lì利。

    Smooth.

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