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姗姗来迟 (shān shān lái chí)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To arrive late, often implying a graceful or leisurely delay.

Definition (中文解释)

姗姗形容走得缓慢从容。慢腾腾地来晚了。

Derivation (典故出处)

《汉书·孝武李夫人传》立而望之,偏何姗姗其来迟。”

Example (造句示例)

She was late to the meeting, but her 姗姗来迟 entrance didn't seem rude.