wait briefly; await immediately
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to wait while standing; to wait a moment
Commonly used in service contexts to indicate something can be completed immediately while the customer waits.
Zhè这
ge个
zhèng证
jiàn件
lì立
děng等
kě可
qǔ取
。
This certificate is available immediately (while you wait).
Zhào照
piàn片
chōng冲
yìn印
lì立
děng等
kě可
qǔ取
。
Photo printing is available while you wait.
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Nín您
shāo稍
zuò坐
，
lì立
děng等
jiù就
hǎo好
。
Please have a seat; it will be ready in just a moment.
verb
to await immediately; to expect instant handling
formalUsed in formal or urgent written communications, often implying that a prompt reply or action is required.
Cǐ此
shì事
jǐn紧
jí急
，
lì立
děng等
huí回
xìn信
。
This matter is urgent; awaiting your immediate reply.
Wén文
jiàn件
yǐ已
sòng送
dá达
，
lì立
děng等
pī批
shì示
。
The documents have been delivered and are awaiting your immediate instructions.
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Qíng情
kuàng况
wēi危
jí急
，
lì立
děng等
huí回
fù复
。
The situation is critical; an immediate response is awaited.