儝 (qióng) - To wait & to await

儝Tone 2

qióng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

儝 · qióng

To wait;

to await;

to expect (archaic usage).

To waitto awaitto expect (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

To await ordersTo expect a replyTo wait for newsTo await an outcomeTo look forward toTo wait for an opportunity

Synonyms

  • 等— to wait
  • 候— to await
  • 待— to wait for

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He awaited the arrival of his friend (儝候友人).
  • We expect good news soon (儝待佳音).
  • The soldiers waited for the order to advance (士兵儝令前进).

Collocations

  • To await orders(儝令)
  • To expect a reply(儝复)
  • To wait for news(儝音)
  • To await an outcome(儝果)
  • To look forward to(儝望)
  • To wait for an opportunity(儝机)

Idioms

  • To wait for the right moment(儝机而动)
  • To await instructions respectfully(儝命是从)
  • To expect good fortune(儝福临门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.
  • The character reflects the classical Chinese concept of patient waiting and expectation.

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