To wait;
to await;
to inquire after;
a period of time;
a season;
a rank or title in ancient China;
a surname.
Naming use not reviewed
This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.
Character actions
At a glance
Character carried forward
候 will enter as a given-name seed, not as an assumed surname. You will choose the surrounding characters and can remove the source context at any time.