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稍等
shāoděng
Description
“稍等”的意思是等一会儿，请对方短时间地等待。
The meaning of "稍等" is to wait for a short while, asking the other person to wait briefly.
人们常在打电话或服务时说“请稍等”，很有礼貌。
People often say "请稍等" during phone calls or service, which is very polite.
Meanings
稍等shāoděng
wait a moment; hold on a second
请稍等，我马上就来。
Please wait a moment, I'll be right there.
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Notes
- Etymology
稍 (slightly, a little) + 等 (to wait), literally "wait a little."
- Nuance
polite and common in service settings; 等一下 is more casual.
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