等
rank; wait; etc.; plural marker
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesnoun
rank; grade; level
neutralRefers to a hierarchical tier or classification of people or things.
Students in our class are divided into different ranks based on grades.
His work received an excellent grade evaluation.
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Players at the same rank have similar skill levels.
This hotel has guest rooms of different tiers for selection.
He holds a mid-level position in the company.
measure word
class; kind; type
neutralUsed to categorize people or things, equivalent to "kind" or "type".
I can't do this kind of thing.
I don't want to associate with this type of person.
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He likes this category of music.
That kind of problem is very difficult to solve.
This kind of fruit is very fresh.
measure word
grade; rank (for levels)
neutralUsed with nouns to indicate a specific hierarchical level, such as cabin class or ranking.
I bought a second-class plane ticket.
This competition is divided into three tiers.
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The dishes at this restaurant are divided into five levels.
He won a first-class scholarship.
This project was rated as a third-class engineering work.
adjective
equal; same in degree
neutralDescribes two or more things that have the same level, size, or quantity.
These two boxes are equal in size.
His income is equal to twice mine.
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The effects of these two plans are roughly equal.
Their ages are equal.
This value is equal to zero.
noun
surname Deng
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Deng is our new colleague.
I know a teacher with the surname Deng.
verb
wait; await
neutralRefers to staying in one place or delaying action until someone or something arrives.
I am waiting for the bus at the station.
Please wait a moment, I will come right away.
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He is waiting for his friend at the hospital gate.
I waited for him for an hour.
You go first, I will wait for you here.
conjunction
when; until
neutralUsed to introduce a time condition, meaning "until" or "when".
Wait until I finish writing this letter before you leave.
We will go out when the rain stops.
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We will start the meeting when he arrives.
I will call you after I finish dinner.
When winter passes, spring will come.
particle
plural marker (for people)
formalLiterary usage, equivalent to "us" or "them" when added after pronouns referring to people.
We will arrive soon.
They are all people of justice.
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You all need to follow the rules.
We will never give up.
Their approach is incorrect.
particle
etc.; and so on
neutralCan be used alone or repeated as "等等" to indicate incomplete listing, or used at the end of a list to conclude.
There are many historical sites in Beijing, Tianjin and other places.
The store sells paper, stationery and so on.
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The four major rivers including the Yangtze River, Yellow River, Heilongjiang and Pearl River.
He likes reading, listening to music, playing basketball and other sports.
We need to prepare fruits, snacks, drinks and so on.