静候 (jìng hòu) — to await quietly, to wait for (something) in a calm and patient manner
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to wait calmly and patiently for' something (news, a reply, a decision). It pairs naturally with 等候 and 等待, but is more literary and reserved in tone.
verb
to await quietlyto wait for (something) in a calm and patient manner
Examples
- 静候。Wǒ men jìng hòu nǐ de hǎo xiāo xi.We are quietly waiting for your good news.
- 静候。Tā zài bàn gōng shì lǐ jìng hòu xiāo xi.He is waiting quietly in the office for news.
- 静候。Qǐng dà jiā jìng hòu tōng zhī.Please wait quietly for the notice.
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