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稍候

shāo hòu
HSK 7

English Meaning

to wait a moment

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你稍候片刻 稍候什么
HSK 6 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“We do not have time to wait around, get moving now!”

1. PREVIOUS

李兄

“Li!”

“Please wait a moment. Wait for what?”

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你算的吉时马上就过了

“The auspicious time you divined is almost passing.”

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夫人正在抄写经书 请两位稍候
HSK 6 00:02
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我带友人来拜见夫人 夫人可有闲暇

“I've brought a friend to meet Madam. Is she available now?”

“Madam is copying scriptures. Please wait a moment.”

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为何都管燕离的母亲叫夫人 不是王妃

“Why do you all refer to Yan Li's mother as "Madam" instead of "Princess"?”

- 如此大案 如何稍候? - 温县令
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“A person has been murdered; there is no time to waste waiting outside.”

1. PREVIOUS

温县令稍候

“Magistrate Wen, please wait.”

“It's a murder case. How can I wait? Magistrate Wen.”

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县主在屋里查案

“Her Ladyship is inspecting the scene.”

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