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CHINESE WORD

tuō yán

拖延

delay

Numbered pinyin
tuo1 yan2
English meanings
delay, put off

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tuōyán拖延shíjiān时间。

    Procrastinate.

  2. 02

    bié别zài再tuōyán拖延。

    Stop putting it off.

  3. 03

    jīnrì今日shì事jīnrì今日bì毕。

    Do today's work today.

  4. 04

    ànshí按时wánchéng完成。

    Finish on time.

  5. 05

    gāoxiào高效yǒuxù有序。

    Efficient.

  6. 06

    qīngsōng轻松cóngróng从容。

    Calm and at ease.

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