Word: 延 (yán) 延 dictionary entry yán to prolong; to extend; to delay; surname Yan Full dictionary entry for 延 Example sentences using 延 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 会议延到下周三举行。 Huìyì yán dào xià zhōusān jǔxíng. The meeting has been put off until next Wednesday. 比赛因为下雨，延到了明天。 Bǐsài yīnwèi xiàyǔ, yán dàole míngtiān. The match was postponed until tomorrow because of the rain.