Meanings of 推迟
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AI Study Notes for 推迟
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).
Imagine pushing a large 'tui' (推) button, causing everything to 'chi' (迟) and slow down. Visualize a clock where the hands are being pushed back to indicate a delay.
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.
In Chinese culture, punctuality is valued, yet postponing plans is often seen as a way to show consideration for others' time, reflecting the importance of harmony in relationships.
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.'
Pronunciation of 推迟
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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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她一再____出发时间。
She kept postponing the departure time.
Example Sentences for 推迟 (4)
Cultural Notes for 推迟
In Chinese culture, punctuality is valued, yet postponing plans is often seen as a way to show consideration for others' time, reflecting the importance of harmony in relationships.
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).