一会儿 (yī huì r) — (quantifier) a short while; a moment; (adverb) in a moment; soon
Definition
Common spoken phrase for 'a short while / in a moment' — used for both duration and 'soon'. 稍后 is more formal/written; 片刻 is more literary, often in writing.
quantifier
(quantifier) a short whilea moment
adverb
in a momentsoon
Examples
- 一会儿。Qǐng nǐ děng yī huì r.Please wait a moment.
- 一会儿。Tā yī huì r jiù huí lái.He'll be back in a moment.
- 一会儿。Nǐ yī huì r zài lái ba.Come again in a little while.
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