() - To delay & to hinder

Tone 4

wù | 10 strokes | radical:

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To delay;

to hinder;

to obstruct;

to cause to miss an opportunity;

to neglect.

To delayto hinderto obstruct

Usage highlights

To delay mattersTo miss an opportunityTo hinder progressTo obstruct workTo neglect dutiesTo cause delay

Synonyms

  • mistake; error; to miss
  • to delay; to indulge
  • to postpone; to delay

Antonyms

  • to reach in time; timely
  • fast; quick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't delay the matter (不要悞事).
  • He missed the opportunity due to delay (他因拖延而悞了机会).
  • This mistake hindered the progress (这个错误悞了进度).

Collocations

  • To delay matters(悞事)
  • To miss an opportunity(悞机会)
  • To hinder progress(悞进度)
  • To obstruct work(悞工)
  • To neglect duties(悞职)
  • To cause delay(致悞)

Idioms

  • To delay and spoil matters(悞事)
  • To miss the timing(悞时)
  • To delay and cause loss(悞损)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in contexts of missed opportunities or neglected responsibilities.
  • Carries a negative connotation of failure due to delay or neglect.
  • Similar in meaning and usage to the more common character 误.

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