Definition
候 is a bound morpheme that appears in compound verbs like 等候 (to wait), 问候 (to send regards), and 候补 (to be a candidate). It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern Chinese. In these compounds, 候 contributes the meaning of 'waiting' or 'attending to'.
v.
to wait (for)to awaitto inquire afterto send regards toto be a candidate (for a position)to wait for a vacancy
Examples
- 。Qǐng zài zhèlǐ děng hòu.Please wait here.
- 。Tā ràng wǒ dài tā wèn hòu nǐ.He asked me to send his regards to you.
- 。Tā zhèngzài hòu bǔ zhège zhíwèi.He is waiting to fill this position.
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