会儿 (huì) — (colloquial) short while, moment (used in fixed phrases like 一会儿, 这会儿, 那会儿)
Definition
A colloquial measure of time meaning 'a while / a moment', used only in fixed phrases like 一会儿 ('a little while'), 这会儿 ('right now'), 那会儿 ('back then'). It does not stand alone.
noun
(colloquial) short whilemoment (used in fixed phrases like 一会儿, 这会儿, 那会儿)
Examples
- ，。Nǐ děng yí huì, wǒ mǎ shàng jiù lái.Wait a moment, I'll be right there.
- ，。Nà huì tiān qì hěn lěng, jiē shàng méi shén me rén.It was cold at that time, and there weren't many people on the street.
- ，。Zhè huì tā zhèng zài kāi huì, bù fāng biàn jiē diàn huà.Right now he's in a meeting and not available to take the call.
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