Definition
滞 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as a root in compound words. Its core meaning is 'stagnant', 'blocked', or 'delayed'. Common compounds include 停滞 (stagnation), 滞留 (to be detained/stuck), 滞销 (unsalable goods), and 滞纳金 (late fee). It cannot stand alone as a free word in modern Mandarin; you must pair it with another character to make a complete word.
b.f.
(bound form) stagnantblocked(bound form) to be held upto be detained
Examples
- ，。Huòwù zhìliú zài gǎngkǒu, yǐngxiǎng le xiàyóu gōngyìng.Cargo is stranded at the port, affecting downstream supply.
- ，。Jīngjì tíngzhìbù qián, jíxū gǎigé.The economy is stagnant, and reform is urgently needed.
- ，。Yóuyú qiānzhèng wèntí, tā zhìliú zài jīchǎng wúfǎ dēngjī.Due to visa issues, he is stranded at the airport and cannot board.
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