推迟

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Usage of 推迟

The verb 推迟 (tuīchí) means to postpone or delay an event or deadline. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when plans or schedules need to be moved to a later time.

Common Collocations

  • 推迟会议 (postpone a meeting): often used in business or official settings.
  • 推迟时间 (delay time): general phrase for postponing any scheduled time.
  • 推迟 (delay delivery): used in work or project contexts.

Nuances

When using 推迟, the focus is on intentionally moving something to a later time, often due to external reasons or decisions. It differs from , which can imply a delay caused by uncontrollable factors. 推迟 usually implies a decision or agreement to postpone.

Register and Tone

推迟 is neutral and appropriate in both spoken and written Mandarin. It is suitable for formal announcements as well as everyday conversation.

Common Confusion

Avoid confusing 推迟 with 延期. 推迟 often refers to postponing a scheduled event, while 延期 can also mean extending a deadline or duration. For example, 推迟会议 means moving the meeting to a later date, whereas 延期考试 means extending the exam period.

Example Sentences

The meeting was postponed due to the weather.

He postponed the deadline for submitting the homework.

Due to traffic congestion, the plane's departure time was delayed.