延后 延後 yán hòu ㄧㄢˊ ㄏㄡˋ jin4 hau6

  • to postpone
  • to defer
  • to delay

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 延 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 运动会 運動會 ( yùn dòng huì wan6 dung6 wui2 ) 因为 因為 ( yīn wèi jan1 wai6 ) 下雨 ( xià yǔ haa6 jyu5 ) 延后 延後 ( yán hòu jin4 hau6 ) 了 ( le liu5 )。

    Owing to the rain, the athletic meeting was put off.

  • 鲍 鮑 ( bào baau1 ) 伯 ( bǎi baak3 ) 建议 建議 ( jiàn yì gin3 ji5 ) 将 將 ( jiāng zoeng1 ) 聚会 聚會 ( jù huì zeoi6 wui6 ) 延后 延後 ( yán hòu jin4 hau6 ) 到 ( dào dou3 ) 周三 週三 ( Zhōu sān zau1 saam1 )。

    Bob suggested postponing the party till Wednesday.

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