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迟迟

chíchí

Description

"迟迟"的意思是很长时间都不发生某件事,常常用来说等了很久还是没有结果。

"迟迟" means that something does not happen for a long time, often used to say that after waiting a long time, there is still no result.

这个词后面一般跟"不"或"没",比如"迟迟不来"、"迟迟没有答复"。

This word is usually followed by "不" or "没", for example, "迟迟不来" (still not coming) or "迟迟没有答复" (still no reply).

Meanings

迟迟chíchí

delayed for a long time; slowly, not happening

他迟迟不回我的信息。

He hasn't replied to my message for a long time.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    迟迟 always precedes a negative like 不 or 没, stressing long, frustrating delay.

  • Etymology

    reduplication of 迟 (late/slow) to intensify the sense of prolonged delay.

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