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等待 (děng dài) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

等待 (děng dài) is a Chinese word: to wait. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 等待

动 dòng verb

to wait

请耐心等待结果。

qǐng nài xīn děng dài jié guǒ

Please wait patiently for the results.

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Word breakdown

等 děng — to wait (primary verb component)

Words with this character (11)
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待 dài — to await (reinforces the meaning of waiting/expecting)

Words with this character (12)
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Structure & writing
1 等 děng — equal in quantity, status, or degree

等 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 ⺮ zhú — bamboo radical
⺮ is a component in 31 characters
HSK 1
第 dì prefix placed before integers to indicate ordinal number (e.g. 第一, 第十)
HSK 2
笑 xiào to smile or laugh with joy 笔 bǐ writing or drawing instrument; pen, brush 等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree 篮 lán basket (made of rattan, bamboo, or wicker, with a handle)
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply 筷 kuài chopsticks (~子: thin sticks of bamboo, wood, metal, etc. used to pick up food) 简 jiǎn simple, simplified (opposite of 繁) 算 suàn to calculate; to count 箱 xiāng box; chest; trunk (a rectangular container with a lid for storing or transporting goods or clothing)
HSK 4
符 fú tally or token used by the imperial court to convey orders or mobilize troops, made of metal, jade, bamboo, or wood, split in two halves 笨 bèn stupid; slow-witted 签 qiān to sign one's name or mark on a document to indicate responsibility 管 guǎn bamboo tube; pipe; tube 篇 piān a structurally complete literary or poetic work; a major section of a larger work
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籍 jí books; records and catalogues
HSK 5
筑 zhù to build; to construct
HSK 6
笼 lóng cage or basket made of bamboo, wood, or wire for holding birds, animals, or objects 筒 tǒng thick bamboo tube 策 cè ancient bamboo or wooden strips compiled into a bound volume 筛 shāi sieve; screen made of bamboo strips or wire with small holes to separate fine from coarse material 筹 chóu tally stick; thin strip of bamboo, wood, or ivory used for counting or as a token
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箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
竿 gān bamboo pole, the main stem of bamboo 笛 dí dizi (Chinese transverse bamboo flute) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 筐 kuāng basket woven from bamboo or wicker 筝 zhēng guzheng (Chinese zither), a plucked string instrument
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篷 péng awning or canopy (made of bamboo, matting, or canvas, esp. on vehicles or boats) for shelter from sun, wind, and rain 簇 cù to cluster together; to gather in a group 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
1.2 寺 sì — ancient government office
寺 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 2
等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree
HSK 3
持 chí to hold; to grasp 特 tè special, unusual, extraordinary
HSK 4
待 dài to wait; to await
HSK 5
诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language)
HSK 7
侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 峙 zhì (lit.) to stand tall; to stand erect

Stroke order

2 待 dài — to wait; to await
Xpinyin

待 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 彳 chì — step/walk radical, representing slow or hesitant walking
彳 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
很 hěn very; quite 得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失)
HSK 3
行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
待 dài to wait; to await 律 lǜ law; rule 微 wēi tiny; slight
HSK 5
彻 chè to penetrate, to pass through 彼 bǐ that; that one (opposite of 此) 征 zhēng to travel a long distance (often of troops on campaign)
HSK 6
径 jìng narrow path; footpath 徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 循 xún to follow; to comply with; to adhere to 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct
HSK 7
役 yì labor service; corvée 徊 huái see 徘徊: ①pace back and forth; ②hesitate, be irresolute; ③fluctuate within a range 徐 xú (lit.) slowly; gently 徘 pái used in 徘徊: ① pace back and forth; ② hesitate, be undecided; ③ fluctuate within a range 徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)
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御 yù to drive or control (a carriage or horse) 徽 huī emblem; badge; insignia
2.2 寺 sì — ancient government office
寺 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 2
等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree
HSK 3
持 chí to hold; to grasp 特 tè special, unusual, extraordinary
HSK 4
待 dài to wait; to await
HSK 5
诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language)
HSK 7
侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 峙 zhì (lit.) to stand tall; to stand erect

Stroke order