候

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to wait

   • qǐngnǐděnghòuyīxià.

     请你等候一下。🔊

     Please wait a moment.

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   • jīngtiāndeshíhòu，jiùkěyǐkànjiànfùshìshānle。

     睛天的时候，就可以看见富士山了。🔊

     On clear days, you can see Mount Fuji.

   • jīntiānzhègetiānqì，kězhēnshìde，zěnmepiānzàizhèshíhòuxiàqǐyǔláile。

     今天这个天气，可真是的，怎么偏在这时候下起雨来了。🔊

     Today's weather, honestly — why does the rain have to start up right now of all times?

2. 貳动verb

   to inquire after

   • wǒhòunǐhěnjiǔle.

     我候你很久了。🔊

     I have been waiting for you for a very long time.

3. 參名noun

   climate

   • zhèlǐdeqìhòuhěnhǎo.

     这里的气候很好。🔊

     The climate here is very good.

4. 肆动verb

   to watch

   • wǒhòuzhenǐ.

     我候着你。🔊

     I am waiting for you.

5. 伍名noun

   season

   • xiànzàishìshénmehòu?

     现在是什么候？🔊

     What season is it now?

6. 陸名noun

   (old) period of five days