Actions of Waiting
In words like 等待 and 等候, 等 conveys the act of waiting.
等 (děng): Wait — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 2
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等has 4 distinct senses for the same pronunciation
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In words like 等待 and 等候, 等 conveys the act of waiting.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 等 is used in context
To wait or equal, like bamboo strips being sorted and aligned to achieve balance or order.
to wait for; to await
In words like 等级 and 中等, 等 denotes a grade, rank, or level.
In terms like 等于 and 相等, 等 indicates equality or equivalence.
equal to; equivalent to; be worth
elementary (i.e. easy)
Their grades are neck and neck, so they can be discussed as equals.
I like fruits, such as apples, bananas, and so on.
I am waiting for my friend at the station.
The quality grade of this product is very high.
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