守候

守候
shǒuhòu

to wait for

HSK 7 (3.0)5 meanings#22409
MEANING5 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to wait for

    • I'm waiting for you here.

  2. verb

    to watch over

    • He has always been watching over her.

  3. verb

    to keep watch

    • He has been watching and waiting all along.

  4. verb

    to expect

  5. verb

    to nurse

    • She kept vigil at the bedside.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A vigilant hand guarding the roof means to protect and watch over.

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