jin4 ng6延誤延误
Jyutpingjin4 ng6
Yaleyìhn ngh
Definition
To delay; to be late or postponed.
neutraltransporttime
How it's used
Formal in tone, this word is typically reserved for public transport, official schedules, or professional settings. In casual conversation, people often prefer using 遲咗 or 慢咗 to describe something being late or behind schedule.
Examples
Because of the typhoon, the flight was delayed for several hours.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person being late for a meeting or appointment, as it sounds overly bureaucratic. Use 遲到 instead when referring to individuals.
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Grammar guides
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