候 (hòu) — to wait (for), to await; to inquire after, to send regards to; to be a candidate (for a position); to wait for a vacancy
Definition
候 (hòu) is a formal/literary verb used mainly in set phrases like 候补 (be a candidate, wait for a vacancy) and 问候 (send regards to). In modern speech, 'wait' is usually 等.
verb
to wait (for)to awaitto inquire afterto send regards toto be a candidate (for a position)to wait for a vacancy
Examples
- 。Qǐng zài zhè lǐ děng hòu.Please wait here.
- 。Tā ràng wǒ dài tā wèn hòu nǐ.He asked me to send his regards to you.
- 。Tā zhèng zài hòu bǔ zhè ge zhí wèi.He is waiting to fill this position.
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