延
延
- surname Yan
延 HSK 7-9
- to prolong
- to extend
- to delay
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 延 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 派对延期了一周。 The party was put off for a week.
- 她延長停留五天。 She extended her stay by five days.
- 我不能再拖延了。 I have to stop procrastinating.
- 拖延是时间小偷。 Procrastination is the thief of time.
- 这树林延续数里。 This forest goes on for a while.
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