jin4 ci4延遲延迟
Jyutpingjin4 ci4
Yaleyìhn chìh
Definition
To delay, defer, or postpone a scheduled time.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional settings, such as work schedules or official appointments. In casual, everyday speech, people often prefer using the more descriptive phrase 推遲 or simply saying 遲啲先做.
Examples
Because of the heavy rain, the event has to be delayed.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in very informal contexts with friends, as it can sound overly bureaucratic or stiff. Use 推遲 instead for a slightly more natural feel in spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
