Chinese

děngdài
Meaning: to wait for; to await
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

等
待

Example sentences

We are currently waiting for further news.
我們正在等待考試的結果。
我们正在等待考试的结果。
We are waiting for the results of the exam.
這個項目還在等待上級的審批。
这个项目还在等待上级的审批。
This project is still waiting for approval from higher-ups.
碼頭上有許多等待出口的貨物。
码头上有许多等待出口的货物。
There are many goods waiting to be exported at the pier.
我們會優先處理您的訂單,請耐心等待。
我们会优先处理您的订单,请耐心等待。
We will prioritize processing your order, please wait patiently.
考場外聚集了許多等待考試的考生。
考场外聚集了许多等待考试的考生。
Many examinees gathered outside the exam hall waiting for the test.
關於這項計畫,我們正在等待上級的批示。
关于这项计划,我们正在等待上级的批示。
Regarding this project, we are waiting for written instructions from the superiors.
優化診療流程可以縮短病人的等待時間。
优化诊疗流程可以缩短病人的等待时间。
Optimizing medical processes can shorten patients' waiting times.
士兵們躲在隱蔽的樹叢中,等待進攻的信號。
士兵们躲在隐蔽的树丛中,等待进攻的信号。
The soldiers hid in the concealed bushes, waiting for the signal to attack.
宇宙中還有許多未知的領域等待人類去探索。
宇宙中还有许多未知的领域等待人类去探索。
There are still many unknown areas in the universe waiting for humans to explore.

Usage Notes

A somewhat formal or standard way to say 'wait'.

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