耽搁

dān ge

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to tarry
2. to delay
3. to stop over

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 拖延 tuō yán 拖延 tuō yán to delay 拖延 means 'to procrastinate', related to 耽搁 as both involve delays.: to delay
• 停留 tíng liú 停留 tíng liú to stay somewhere temporarily 停留 means 'to stay/stop over', related to 耽搁's meaning 'to stop over'.: to stay somewhere temporarily

Synonyms

1 item

• 耽误 dān wu 耽误 dān wu to delay 耽搁 can mean 'to delay', similar to 耽误 when referring to wasting or holding up time.: to delay

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 耽搁 (unintentional delay) with 耽误 (delay that causes negative consequences).

Example Sentences

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因为天气不好，飞机 耽搁 了。

Because the weather was bad, the flight was delayed.

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Child Words of 耽搁

• 搁 搁 gē: to place
• 搁 搁 gé: to bear
• 耽 耽 dān: to indulge in