Ever wondered how to say \”delay\” in Chinese? Let’s dive into this handy word and make your Mandarin learning journey a bit smoother—no delays here! In Chinese, \”delay\” is most commonly translated as \”延迟\” (yánchí). You might also hear \”耽误\” (dānwu) or \”推迟\” (tuīchí), depending on the context. For example, if your flight is late, you’d say \”航班延迟了\” (hángbān yánchí le). But if you’re stuck in traffic and running late for dinner, a friend might tease, \”你又耽误了!\” (nǐ yòu dānwu le!)—meaning, \”You’re late again!\
Learning Mandarin doesn’t have to feel like a delayed train ride—here are some fun tricks to master words like these: First, sing along to Chinese pop songs or movie dialogues where these words pop up (try the hit drama 《欢乐颂》 for casual convos). Second, play with flashcards—stick \”延迟\” on your fridge and say it aloud every time you grab a snack. Third, embrace mistakes—if you mix up \”推迟\” (postpone) and \”耽误\” (hold up), laugh it off! Even native speakers stumble.
So next time you’re stuck waiting, impress everyone by sighing, \”哎，又延迟了！\” (Āi, yòu yánchí le!)—\”Ugh, delayed again!\” Now, that’s fluency without the delay! 