Word: 延误 (yánwù) Traditional: 延誤 延误 dictionary entry yánwù to postpone (with unfortunate consequences) Full dictionary entry for 延误 Example sentences using 延误 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 一些航班由于地震被延误了。 Yìxiē hángbān yóuyú dìzhèn bèi yánwule. A couple of flights were delayed on account of the earthquake. 由于天气恶劣，飞机延误了。 Yóuyú tiānqì èliè, fēijī yánwule. Due to bad weather, the plane was late. 由于火车延误，我迟到了。 Yóuyú huǒchē yánwu, wǒ chídàole. I was late as a result of the train delay.