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遲滯

简迟滞 · 繁遲滯

Mandarin · pinyin chí zhì

delay
procrastination

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迟: chí · late, tardy; slow; delay
滞: zhì · block up, obstruct; stagnant

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2–4 · chi2 zhi4

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adj

sluggish; slow; stagnant
(of eyes) dull; glassy

verb

to slow; to delay; to hold up

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