等候

děng hòu

HSK 5

Meaning

to wait
to wait for

Definition

等待，等待某人或某事的到来。

To wait for, to await.

Usage

常用于正式或书面语中，表示等待某人或某事的到来。

Often used in formal or written language, indicating waiting for someone or something.

Examples

1 我们在车站等候了半个小时。 (We waited at the station for half an hour.)
2 请您稍作等候，医生马上就来。 (Please wait a moment, the doctor will be here soon.)
3 他们正在等候结果公布。 (They are waiting for the results to be announced.)
4 等候通知，不要擅自行动。 (Wait for notification, do not act without authorization.)
5 她一直在等候他的回信。 (She has been waiting for his reply.)

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