滞 zhì to block
to block; to obstruct; stagnant
How to remember 滞: 氵 water + 带 belt = to block. The shower water won't drain because somebody's belt has slipped into the pipe, where it manages to block everything.
Component breakdown
滞 = 氵 water + 带 belt
- 氵 water
- 带 belt
The shower water won't drain because somebody's belt has slipped into the pipe, where it manages to block everything.
How it is used
- To be stuck/stagnant, not moving - 停滞 (tíngzhì) to stagnate (economy, progress), 滞留 (zhìliú) to be stranded/detained (滞留机场 stuck at the airport).
- 滞后 (zhìhòu) means to lag behind; 滞销 (zhìxiāo) means (goods) selling poorly.