守候 shǒu hòu

to wait for; to watch over; to keep watch

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 17171st word

Definitions

  1. 1. to wait for
  2. 2. to watch over
  3. 3. to keep watch
  4. 4. to expect
  5. 5. to nurse

Characters

Character Meaning
守 shǒu HSK 5
to guard; to observe (rules or ritual); to abide by the law
候 hòu HSK 1
to wait; to inquire after; to watch