等 děng GRAMMAR
HSK 2 · Grammar note

等 — how to use it in Chinese

to wait; etcetera
Frequent patterns
等
to wait; etcetera
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Explanation

Besides meaning "to wait", it also functions as "etc." after a list.

Example sentences
我 wǒ 等 děng 你 nǐ
I'm waiting for you.
他 tā 在 zài 等 děng 车 chē
He is waiting for the bus.
我们 wǒ men 一起 yī qǐ 等 děng 朋友 péng yǒu
We are waiting for a friend together.
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