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待
dài
Description
"待"这个字常常表示等待别人或等待某件事情发生。
The character "待" often means to wait for someone or for something to happen.
它也可以表示怎么对别人，比如"对待"和"招待"。
It can also indicate how to treat others, as in "对待" and "招待".
Meanings
等待děngdài
to wait; to await
请你在这里等待一会儿。
Please wait here for a moment.
对待duìdài
to treat; to deal with someone
我们要好好对待每一个客人。
We should treat every guest well.
招待zhāodài
to receive or entertain guests
她热情地招待我们吃饭。
She warmly hosted us for a meal.
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Notes
- Etymology
待 combines 彳 (step/movement) with 寺, indicating the action of waiting or attending.
- Nuance
待 often pairs with another character (等待, 对待); alone it is more formal or literary.
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