听候 (tīng hòu) — to wait for (a decision, instruction, etc.); to be pending
Definition
A formal verb meaning to wait for a decision, instruction, or ruling from an authority. Far more official than the everyday 等 — typically used in legal, military, or institutional contexts where a higher body is deciding.
verb
to wait for (a decision, instruction, etc.)to be pending
Examples
- 听候。Wǒ men zhèng zài tīng hòu shàng jí de zhǐ shì.We are waiting for instructions from our superiors.
- 听候。Zhè ge àn zi hái zài tīng hòu pàn jué.This case is still awaiting judgment.
- 听候。Tā de cí zhí shēn qǐng tīng hòu dǒng shì huì pī zhǔn.His resignation is pending board approval.
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