延
extend; postpone; invite; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to extend; to stretch; to prolong
Used for physical length or abstract duration.
The vines spread on the wall.
The meeting was extended by one hour.
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This mountain range stretches for hundreds of kilometers.
We hope this project can prolong life.
The injured animal was lingering on in the corner.
verb
to postpone; to delay; to put off
Used specifically for delaying events or deadlines.
The flight was delayed due to weather.
They decided to postpone the wedding.
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The exam date is postponed to next Friday.
The meeting postponement notice has been sent out.
Due to the pandemic, the school start time is postponed to October.
verb
to invite; to engage; to employ
formalLiterary or formal usage, often for hiring professionals.
This company engaged a foreign expert.
They specially invited a teacher to teach the child calligraphy.
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When the neighbor was sick, they invited a doctor to the house for treatment.
The principal personally invited him to his home to discuss cooperation matters.
Ancient nobles often engaged strategists to assist themselves.
noun
surname Yan
Refers to the Chinese surname Yan.
My teacher's surname is Yan.
Mr. Yan is our company's new colleague.
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The surname Yan is in the Book of Hundred Family Surnames.
Classmate Yan asked for leave today.
I know a doctor surnamed Yan.