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等候

děng hòu
HSK 5

English Meaning

to wait; to wait for

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
快来吧 大家都等候多时了
HSK 5 00:02
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娘子终于醒了 身体好点了吗

“My Lady, you finally woke up. Are you feeling better?”

“Come with me now. People have been waiting.”

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他们和影七一样

“Just like Yingqi,”

《朝雪录》 · family_and_home
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刘评事已经等候多时了
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You have made him wait far too long; it is impolite to stall any further.”

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小姐

“My Lady,”

“Mr. Liu has been waiting for a long time.”

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您至少得去见一下

“You should at least go see him.”

《樊笼》 · historical_and_court
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掌门师尊已在大殿等候
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Hurry up and hand over your weapons; do not keep the Grandmaster waiting.”

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请诸位师兄解剑

“Please remove your swords.”

“Grandmaster is waiting in the hall.”

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诸位

“Everyone,”

《佳偶天成》 · historical_and_court
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