Common Meanings
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yán延
To extend, prolong, continue, or spread.
适当运动可以延年益寿。
Appropriate exercise can prolong life.
To delay, to postpone, to defer; to put off.
会议因故延迟了半小时。
The meeting was delayed by half an hour due to some reason.
To invite or engage a professional, such as a teacher, doctor, or consultant.
我们公司正在延聘几位优秀的人才。
Our company is currently engaging several outstanding talents.