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候
hòu
Description
“候”这个字常常用在“时候”和“气候”里。
The character "候" is often used in words like "时候" (time) and "气候" (climate).
它也可以表示等，比如你等别人来。
It can also mean to wait, as in waiting for someone to come.
Meanings
时候shíhou
time; moment; period
你什么时候来？
When will you come?
候hòu
to wait for; to await
请在这里稍候。
Please wait here for a moment.
气候qìhòu
climate; weather pattern
这里的气候很好。
The climate here is very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant to observe or watch, later extended to waiting and time.
- Nuance
候 rarely stands alone; mostly appears in compounds like 时候, 气候, 等候.
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