耽
误

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The word "耽误" is formed by combining the character "耽", which originally conveys indulgence or delay, often associated with the ear radical suggesting engrossment, and "误", which signifies error or mistake, derived from components related to speech and action. Together, they semantically merge to express the concept of causing delay through negligence or misstep.

Example Sentences Hide

别耽误了上课。

Bié dānwu le shàngkè.

Don't be late for class.

下雨耽误了比赛。

Xià yǔ dānwu le bǐsài.

The rain delayed the match.

他因为生病耽误了工作。

Tā yīnwèi shēngbìng dānwu le gōngzuò.

He delayed work because of illness.

如果你继续拖延，会耽误整个项目。

Rúguǒ nǐ jìxù tuōyán, huì dānwu zhěnggè xiàngmù.

If you continue to procrastinate, it will delay the entire project.

由于交通堵塞，我们被耽误了一个小时。

Yóuyú jiāotōng dǔsè, wǒmen bèi dānwu le yī gè xiǎoshí.

Due to traffic jam, we were delayed for an hour.

Word Definition - 耽误

dān wu to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with

Individual Character Details

耽 dān, dān
误 wù