Definition
待续 is a verb phrase meaning 'to be continued', commonly used at the end of a chapter, episode, or serialized story to indicate that the narrative will continue. Note that the standard pronunciation for this meaning is dàixù, though the entry lists dāi — treat this as a likely data inconsistency. The word is used as a standalone marker, typically at the end of a sentence or in quotation marks.
v.p.
to be continued (used at the end of a chapter, episode, or serialized work)
Examples
- ，待续。Zhè jí diànshìjù dào zhèlǐ jiéshù le, dāi.This episode of the TV drama ends here — to be continued.
- “待续”。Xiǎoshuō de zuìhòu yí yè xiě zhe “dāi”.The last page of the novel says 'to be continued'.
- ，，待续。Gùshì hái méi jiǎng wán, qiě tīng xià huí fēnjiě, dāi.The story isn't finished yet — listen to the next installment for the resolution, to be continued.
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