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March 24, 2026
推迟(推遲)tuīchí(tui1chi2)
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.
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Cultural Note
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.
Memory Tip
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.
Meanings of 推迟
tuīchí(tui1chi2)
1to postpone
2to put off
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About 推迟
推迟Simplified
推遲Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
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).
Memory Mnemonic
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.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
It is totally out of the question to postpone the midnight deadline.
3
医院工作人员推迟了罗森鲍姆的X光检查。
yī yuàn gōng zuò rén yuán tuī chí le luó sēn bào mǔ deX X guāng jiǎn。
The hospital staff held off taking Rosenbaum in for an X-ray.
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如果她意识到可能会输掉, 就将问题推迟到下次再讨论.
rú guǒ tā yì shí dào kě néng huì shū diào, , jiù jiāng wèn tí tuī chí dào xià cì zài tǎo.
If she looks losing, the subject will be adjourned to another day.
Cultural Notes for 推迟
🏮Cultural insight
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).
推迟 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in formal situations like business or official events.
Yes, you can use 推迟 for personal plans, like saying '我推迟了我的旅行' (I postponed my trip).
