How to Write 迟
The character 迟 (chí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
迟 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese. It means late / slow.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 迟 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 迟
迟到
chí dào
to be late
迟早
chí zǎo
sooner or later
推迟
tuī chí
to postpone / to delay
Example Sentences
对不起，我迟到了。
duì bù qǐ wǒ chí dào le
Sorry, I'm late.
他迟早会明白的。
tā chí zǎo huì míng bái de
He will understand sooner or later.
会议推迟到明天了。
huì yì tuī chí dào míng tiān le
The meeting has been postponed until tomorrow.
Practice Writing 迟 (chí)
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