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How do you say "late" in Chinese?
迟
chí
In Chinese, "late" is 迟.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'chuh' with falling tone, pitch descends, sounds slower than normal pace.
Writing and usage
A single character with 10 strokes; relates to time and delay, suggesting slower pace and missed moments.
Example sentence
他迟到了。
He was late.
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How to remember 迟
Lateness means missing the right moment, arriving after the proper time.
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Questions about 迟
How do you say "late" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "late" is 迟. It is a noun.
How is 迟 written in Chinese?
A single character with 10 strokes; relates to time and delay, suggesting slower pace and missed moments.
How is 迟 used in a sentence?
Use 迟 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 他迟到了。 (He was late.).
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