Chinese
yīhuìr
Meaning: a while; a moment
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

請在那邊坐一會兒,經理馬上就到。
请在那边坐一会儿,经理马上就到。
Please sit there for a while, the manager will be here shortly.
為了躲雨,他在屋簷下站了一會兒。
He stood under the eaves for a while to avoid the rain.
這杯果汁放置一會兒後,果肉沉澱到了底部。
After the juice sat for a while, the pulp settled to the bottom.
我們在涼亭裡坐了一會兒,躲避午後的雷陣雨。
We sat in the pavilion for a while to avoid the afternoon thunderstorm.
大家辛苦了,請坐下休息一會兒。
Everyone has worked hard, please sit down and rest for a while.

Usage Notes

Refers to a short period of time. Can also indicate something will happen soon.

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