Chinese Vocabulary: Waiting in Chinese

Learn how to pass time with ease while waiting in Chinese.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
Waiting
等待
děngdài
Waiting for a friend
等待朋友
děngdài péngyǒu
Patience
耐心
nàixīn
Anticipation
期待
qídài
Delay
延迟
yánchí
Queue
队列
duìliè
Pacing
踱步
duó bù
Expectation
期望
qīwàng
Impatience
焦躁
jiāozào
Hold
保持
bǎochí
Pause
暂停
zan ting
Waiting room
等候室
deng hou shi
Longing
渴望
ke wang
Waitlist
候补名单
hou bu ming dan
Tension
紧张
jin zhang
Restlessness
不安
bu an
Biding time
消磨时间
xiao mo shi jian

Wizard’s Wisdom: Patience is a Virtue

In Chinese culture, the concept of “waiting” is often associated with patience and politeness. When saying “waiting” in Chinese, use the phrase 等一下 (děng yīxià), which translates to “wait a moment.” This demonstrates respect for the other person’s time.

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