嚋 (chóu) - To wait & to wait for

嚋Tone 2

chóu ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

嚋 · chóu

To wait;

to wait for;

to look forward to;

to expect;

to hope for.

To waitto wait forto look forward to

Usage highlights

Wait forLook forward toEagerly anticipateExpectHope forWait patiently

Synonyms

  • 等— to wait
  • 望— to hope; to look forward to
  • 盼— to hope for; to long for

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon; to give up
  • 绝— to cut off; to sever

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I am waiting for the bus (等嚋公交车).
  • She looks forward to meeting you (嚋望见到你).
  • We hope for good weather tomorrow (嚋望明天好天气).
  • He expects to receive a reply soon (嚋望很快收到回复).

Collocations

  • Wait for(等嚋)
  • Look forward to(嚋望)
  • Eagerly anticipate(嚋盼)
  • Expect(期嚋)
  • Hope for(嚋求)
  • Wait patiently(静嚋)

Idioms

  • Eagerly looking forward(翘首嚋望)
  • Waiting for the rabbit by the tree stump(守株嚋兔)
  • Looking forward with eager anticipation(嚋盼已久)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the virtue of patience in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in contexts expressing hope and positive expectation.
  • Reflects the cultural value of anticipating future blessings or opportunities.

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