delay; put off; procrastinate (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
拖延 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
他总是拖延做作业的时间。 Tā zǒngshì tuōyán zuò zuòyè de shíjiān. - He always procrastinates on doing homework.
拖延会导致工作效率下降。 Tuōyán huì dǎozhì gōngzuò xiàolǜ xiàjiàng. - Procrastination can lead to decreased work efficiency.
学习上的拖延会影响成绩。 Xuéxí shàng de tuōyán huì yǐngxiǎng chéngjī. - Procrastination in studying can affect grades.
他们需要克服拖延的习惯。 Tāmen xūyào kèfú tuōyán de xíguàn. - They need to overcome the habit of procrastination.
拖延对时间管理是一种挑战。 Tuōyán duì shíjiān guǎnlǐ shì yī zhǒng tiǎozhàn. - Procrastination is a challenge for time management.
Characters
延 yán - to extend; (lit.) to invite, to send for |
拖 tuō - pull, drag, haul; hang down; delay; (of voice) trail; linger; encumber |