迟到 (chí dào): to be late

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HSK 3verb

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HSK 4

late

HSK 1

to reach

He was late for work again today.

Sorry, I'm late because of traffic.

Being late for class is impolite behavior.

She was ten minutes late, but the teacher wasn't angry.

If you're late again tomorrow, you won't be able to participate in the activity.

He was late again today.

Don't be late for class.

Because it rained heavily, I arrived ten minutes late.

Sorry, I arrived late.

The meeting starts at nine; please don't be late.

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