Definition
等待 (děng dài) is a somewhat more formal or literary way to say 'wait for' than the everyday 等 (děng). It pairs naturally with abstract objects like opportunities or seasons. 等候 (děng hòu) is more formal still, often used in announcements or written notices.
verb
to wait forto await
Examples
- 等待。Wǒ zài děng dài xiàkè.I am waiting for class to end.
- 等待。Tā děng dài zhège jīhuì yǐjīng hěn jiǔ le.She has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
- 等待。Wǒmen děng dài chūntiān de dàolái.We await the arrival of spring.
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