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耽搁
dānge
Description
"耽搁"的意思是因为一些事情让时间过去了,没有及时去做别的事。
"耽搁" means that some things cause time to pass, so other things are not done on time.
比如路上堵车,你就会耽搁一些时间。
For example, if there is traffic on the road, you will "耽搁" some time.
Meanings
耽搁dānge
to delay; to hold up; to waste time
对不起,路上耽搁了一会儿。
Sorry, I was delayed on the road for a while.
耽搁dānge
to stay; to stop over somewhere
我在北京耽搁了两天才回家。
I was delayed in Beijing for two days before going home.
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Notes
- Nuance
耽搁 often stresses time lost from waiting or delays; 耽误 stresses harm caused by delay.
- Etymology
耽 (indulge/linger) + 搁 (put aside), together meaning to hold something up.
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