延期

延期 yán ㄧㄢˊ ㄑㄧ jin4 kei4 HSK 4

  • to delay
  • to extend
  • to postpone
  • to defer

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.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 派对延期了一周。 The party was put off for a week.
  • 我們把活動延期了。 We postponed the event.
  • 运动会要延期举行。 The athletic meeting will be put off.
  • 他们的旅行因为火车延期了。 Their journey was delayed because of the train.
  • 他们的旅行因为下雨延期了。 Their trip was postponed because of the rain.

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