稍候

稍
候
to wait a moment

Characters and words in 稍候

稍
sha̅o = sh + ao1
somewhat / a little
稍 = 禾 + 肖 : The little prince (肖) and Sherlock Holmes (sh) got their ration of cereals (禾) in front of the aorta (ao1). Because the little prince is so little (稍), he only got a little bit (稍) of cereals.
稍
shào = sh + ao4
see 稍息[shao4 xi1]
候
hòu = h + ou4
to wait / to inquire after / to watch / season / climate / (old) period of five days
候 = 亻 + 侯 : The marquis and Rosa Luxemburg are exhausted and want to use the outhouse's bathroom. Unfortunately Hamlet is still busy caring for his wounds, so they have to wait until he is finished. They watch all the time and inquire again and again when they will be able to use the bathroom.

Words with 稍候

稍候 is not used as a component in another word.

Sentences with 稍候

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