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迟, the simplified form of 遲, is a phonosemantic compound: the radical 辶 indicates walking or movement, while 尺 provides the sound (replacing the more complex right side of the traditional character). Originally referring to physically slow, unhurried movement, it later extended to mean late, delayed, or behind schedule.
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他今天迟到了。
因为堵车，我迟到了。
会议推迟到明天。
航班因天气延迟。
他的反应有点迟钝。
经济发展速度迟缓。
他迟早会明白的。
项目的迟延导致成本增加。
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