dài

to wait; to treat; to deal with

HSK 5 #673

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 673rd character
Radical ⼻ (60.6)
Strokes 9
Index # 1580

Definitions

待 dài
  1. 1. to wait
  2. 2. to treat
  3. 3. to deal with
  4. 4. going to (do sth)
  5. 5. about to
  6. 6. intending to
  7. 7. to need
待 dāi
  1. 1. to stay

Stroke order

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Words containing 待

Word Meaning
to be on standby; emergency standby
greeter; usher
reception
receptionist
to pardon; please excuse (me); to take responsibility
ready and waiting; to get ready (for a journey)
time and tide wait for no man (idiom)
most favored nation
most favored nation
to wait helplessly for death (idiom)
to wait helplessly for death (idiom)
hands tied and expecting the worst
fully prepared and biding one's time before the battle
overseas returnee still job-hunting
to provide warm hospitality
to provide warm hospitality
special treatment
special treatment
many things waiting to be done (idiom)
many things waiting to be done (idiom)
many things waiting to be done (idiom)
numerous tasks remain to be undertaken
numerous tasks remain to be undertaken
until; to wait until
to serve; to wait on; to attend