HSK 6
等候
Meaning
- to wait
- to wait for
- Pinyin
- děng hòu
Character reference
Components and radical classification
等
děngrank, grade; same, equal; to wait
Primary radical⺮ · bamboo
候
hòuto wait, to expect; to visit; to greet
Primary radical亻 · man
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Writing practice
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