等候

děng hòu

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to wait
2. to wait for

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 等待 děng dài 等待 děng dài to wait; to wait for formal or patient waiting: to wait; to wait for

Usage notes

Formality

等候 is formal; in casual speech use 等.

Example Sentences

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请在此 等候 。

Please wait here.

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Child Words of 等候

• 等 等 děng: class
• 候 候 hòu: to wait