带爷爷去医院检查 耽误了一些工夫
“I took my grandpa to the hospital for examination. And it delayed us.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Sorry for keeping you waiting today. We were two hours late.”
带爷爷 去医院检查 耽误了 一些工夫
“I took my grandpa to the hospital for examination. And it delayed us.”
“It doesn't matter. He is an elderly man.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Caring for elderly relatives is culturally prioritized in China, making it an universally accepted and respected excuse for personal delays.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to take someone to the hospital for a check-up
A standard construction to describe escorting family members or friends for medical examinations.
to hold up time; to take up time
A colloquial northern expression used to explain delays or wasted time.
Indicates completion of the event and resultant delay.
