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The word 等待 is formed by combining the character 等, meaning 'to wait' or 'delay', with the character 待, meaning 'to wait for' or 'expect'. Both characters individually convey the concept of waiting, and their conjunction creates a compound word where the shared meaning intensifies to form the term 等待, which means 'to wait' or 'await'.

Example Sentences Hide

我们在等待绿灯。

Wǒmen zài děngdài lǜdēng.

We are waiting for the green light.

他耐心地等待结果。

Tā nàixīn de děngdài jiéguǒ.

He patiently waits for the result.

等待是一种漫长的过程。

Děngdài shì yī zhǒng màncháng de guòchéng.

Waiting is a long process.

在车站等待时，我看了本书。

Zài chēzhàn děngdài shí, wǒ kànle běn shū.

While waiting at the station, I read a book.

尽管等待让人焦虑，但我们必须学会忍受。

Jǐnguǎn děngdài ràng rén jiāolǜ, dàn wǒmen bìxū xuéhuì rěnshòu.

Although waiting makes people anxious, we must learn to endure it.

Word Definition - 等待

děng dài to wait; to wait for

Individual Character Details

等 děng
待 dāi, dài