翹足而待 qiáo zú ér dài

to expect in a short time (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to expect in a short time (idiom)
  2. 2. also pr. qiào zú ér dài

Characters

Character Meaning
翹 qiáo
to stick up; to tilt; to rise on one end
足 zú HSK 2
to be sufficient; foot; ample
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
待 dài HSK 5
to wait; to treat; to deal with