晚点 wǎn diǎn
“(of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule”
verb2021 list level 4Traditional 晚點
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
晚点 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 869: 晚点 wǎndiǎn — Level 3; official annotation 3 (动). PDF page 101
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 晚点
晚点 (wǎndiǎn) is a verb meaning '(of transport) to be late or delayed,' used for trains, planes, buses, etc. For a person being late, use 迟到, not 晚点. The dictionary also lists a less common noun sense 'light evening meal,' but HSK 3 usage focuses on transport delays.
例句Example sentences
- 飞机晚点了两个小时。fēi jī wǎn diǎn le liǎng gè xiǎo shí.The plane was two hours late.
- 因为下雪，火车晚点了。yīn wèi xià xuě, huǒ chē wǎn diǎn le.The train was delayed because of snow.
- 这趟公交车又晚点了。zhè tàng gōng jiāo chē yòu wǎn diǎn le.This bus is late again.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我今天早上晚点了。
✓我今天早上迟到了。
晚点 is used for transport schedules being delayed; for a person being late, use 迟到.
易混词Easily confused
晚点vs迟到
迟到 means a person arrives late; 晚点 means a train, plane, bus, etc. is delayed or behind schedule.