Rare & Complexsingle whole character

候hòu

to wait; to greet; to inquire about; time; season; condition

候 means to wait, to greet, or a time/season.

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The modern form has several tightly joined parts; taught whole to avoid a false split.

single whole character · 候

WHOLE CHARACTER

候hòu

to wait; to greet; to inquire about; time; season; condition

候 means to wait, to greet, or a time/season.

The modern form has several tightly joined parts; taught whole to avoid a false split.

hòuTone 4
  • to wait
  • to greet; to inquire about
  • time; season; condition
  • 等候děnghòuto wait
  • 时候shíhoutime

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