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Describing something as overdue with 逾期 (yúqī)
Structure
逾期 + Noun / Subject + 逾期
Explanation
The adjective 逾期 (yúqī) means "overdue" or "past due," describing something that has exceeded its deadline or expiration date. It is commonly used in financial, legal, and administrative contexts such as overdue payments or expired visas. It can modify nouns or function as a verb meaning "to be overdue."
Examples
这笔贷款已经逾期三个月了，赶紧还吧。
zhè bǐ dàikuǎn yǐjīng yúqī sān gè yuè le, gǎnjǐn huán ba.
This loan is already three months overdue — hurry up and pay it back.
逾期未还信用卡会影响你的个人信用记录。
yúqī wèi huán xìnyòngkǎ huì yǐngxiǎng nǐ de gèrén xìnyòng jìlù.
Overdue credit card payments will affect your personal credit record.
签证已经逾期，他必须尽快办理续签手续。
qiānzhèng yǐjīng yúqī, tā bìxū jǐnkuài bànlǐ xùqiān shǒuxù.
His visa has expired, and he must complete the renewal procedures as soon as possible.