verb HSK 3
to arrive late · to be late
Meaning
晚到 means to arrive later than expected or scheduled. It combines 晚 (late) and 到 (to arrive), literally meaning 'late arrive.' This is a common, straightforward term used in everyday situations when someone doesn't show up on time.
Usage
晚到 is used in casual and formal contexts to describe arriving after the appointed time. It's commonly followed by time expressions to indicate how late someone was. Native speakers often use it when apologizing for being late or explaining tardiness in professional or social settings.
Examples
- 01对不起，我今天晚到了十分钟。, .Sorry, I arrived ten minutes late today.
- 02他经常晚到，老板很不高兴。, .He often arrives late, and the boss is very unhappy.
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Common collocations
- 晚到几分钟to arrive a few minutes late
- 晚到半小时to arrive half an hour late