等
候

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The word 等候 is formed by combining the character 等, meaning to wait or delay, with the character 候, meaning to wait or await. Both characters contribute directly related meanings of waiting, creating a compound verb that intensifies or specifies the act of waiting for someone or something.

Example Sentences Hide

我们在等候公交车。

Wǒmen zài děnghòu gōngjiāochē.

We are waiting for the bus.

他耐心地等候结果。

Tā nàixīn de děnghòu jiéguǒ.

He is patiently waiting for the result.

乘客们在候车室等候列车。

Chéngkèmen zài hòuchēshì děnghòu lièchē.

Passengers are waiting for the train in the waiting room.

他们等候了很长时间才见到医生。

Tāmen děnghòule hěn cháng shíjiān cái jiàndào yīshēng.

They waited for a long time before they could see the doctor.

为了买到演唱会门票，他们提前一天就开始排队等候。

Wèile mǎidào yǎnchànghuì ménpiào, tāmen tíqián yī tiān jiù kāishǐ páiduì děnghòu.

In order to buy concert tickets, they started queuing up one day in advance.

Word Definition - 等候

děng hòu to wait; to wait for

Individual Character Details

等 děng
候 hòu