宽限 (kuān xiàn) — to extend a deadline, to grant an extension
Definition
A formal verb meaning to extend a deadline (e.g. for payment, homework). The borrower/recipient benefits — the time is granted to them, not taken back.
verb
to extend a deadlineto grant an extension
Examples
- 。Qǐng kuān jǐ tiān xiàn.Please extend the deadline by a few days.
- 宽限。Yín háng kuān xiàn le huán kuǎn rì qī.The bank extended the repayment date.
- 宽限。Lǎo bǎn kuān xiàn le wǒ sān tiān.The boss gave me a three-day extension.
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