拖
延

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The word "拖延" is formed by combining two characters: "拖", which means to drag or pull, and "延", which means to prolong or extend. Each character contributes its core meaning to create the combined sense of delaying or procrastinating, where "拖" implies dragging out an action and "延" emphasizes extending the time involved.

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不要拖延你的任务。

Bú yào tuōyán nǐ de rènwù.

Do not delay your task.

他经常拖延提交报告。

Tā jīngcháng tuōyán tíjiāo bàogào.

He often delays submitting reports.

拖延会导致项目失败。

Tuōyán huì dǎozhì xiàngmù shībài.

Procrastination can lead to project failure.

为了避免拖延，她制定了详细计划。

Wèile bìmiǎn tuōyán, tā zhìdìng le xiángxì jìhuà.

To avoid procrastination, she made a detailed plan.

尽管他知道拖延的坏处，但还是改不掉这个习惯。

Jǐnguǎn tā zhīdào tuōyán de huàichù, dàn háishì gǎi bù diào zhège xíguàn.

Although he knows the disadvantages of procrastination, he still can't break this habit.

Word Definition - 拖延

tuō yán to delay; to put off; to procrastinate

Individual Character Details

拖 tuō, tuō
延 yán, yán