to wait for customers (taxis, pedicabs); to wait idly for opportunity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
for taxis or pedicabs to wait for customers at a specific location
dialectA dialect term describing the act of drivers waiting at a spot, such as a station, hotel, or designated area, for passengers rather than cruising for fares. Can also be used metaphorically.
Hěn很
duō多
chū出
zū租
chē车
sī司
jī机
zài在
huǒ火
chē车
zhàn站
pā趴
huór活
儿
。
Many taxi drivers wait for customers at the train station.
Tā他
bù不
xiǎng想
dào到
chù处
pǎo跑
，
jiù就
zài在
jī机
chǎng场
pā趴
diǎn点
huór活
儿
。
He didn't want to drive around, so he just waited for fares at the airport.
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Wǎn晚
shang上
yú娱
lè乐
chǎng场
suǒ所
mén门
kǒu口
pā趴
huór活
de儿
chē的
tè车
bié特
duō别
多
。
There are many cars waiting for customers outside entertainment venues at night.
verb
to wait idly for an opportunity; to be on the lookout
dialectExtended, metaphorical usage. Implies a passive, observant stance while waiting for a chance, business, or work to come along.
Tā他
méi没
shá啥
gù固
dìng定
gōng工
zuò作
，
zhěng整
tiān天
zài在
wǎng网
shàng上
pā趴
huór活
儿
。
He doesn't have a stable job; he's always online looking for gigs.
Zhè这
qún群
lín临
shí时
gōng工
zài在
láo劳
wù务
shì市
chǎng场
pā趴
huór活
儿
。
These day laborers wait for jobs at the labor market.