How to say "The flight is delayed" in Chinese

航班延误了。

hángbān yánwù le

Flight delayed

Grammar and structure

航班 (hángbān) means "flight," 延误 (yánwù) means "to delay," and 了 (le) indicates a completed action or change of state. The structure is: [subject] + [verb] + 了.

When to use it

Use this to inform someone that a flight is delayed, whether you're a passenger or staff. It's a neutral statement; add 已经 (yǐjīng) for "already delayed" if needed. Avoid using 晚点 (wǎndiǎn) interchangeably; 延误 is more formal and common for official announcements.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Flight delayed” in Chinese?

“Flight delayed” in Chinese is 航班延误了。 (hángbān yánwù le).

How do you pronounce 航班延误了。?

航班延误了。 is pronounced hángbān yánwù le.

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