迟迟 (chí chí) — slowly, tardily; (of an expected action) delayed or overdue
Definition
迟迟 emphasizes that an expected action is unacceptably delayed — used almost only in 迟迟没有/不… constructions. Unlike 晚 (late, about time) or 晚点 (a scheduled service is late), it judges the slowness, not the clock.
adverb
slowlytardily(of an expected action) delayed or overdue
Examples
- 迟迟。Tā chí chí méi yǒu wán chéng zuò yè.She has been slow to finish her homework.
- 迟迟。Gōng sī chí chí méi yǒu fā fàng gōng zī.The company has been slow to pay salaries.
- 迟迟。Tā chí chí wú fǎ zuò chū jué dìng.He has been unable to make a decision.
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