一会儿 — how to use it in Chinese

a moment; a while

Time

Explanation

Time expression: can mean a short while or in a little while depending on context.

Short time pattern: 等一会儿, 一会儿以后.

Example sentences

等 děng 一会儿 yí huì er

Wait a moment.

我 wǒ 一会儿 yí huì er 给 gěi 你 nǐ 打电话 dǎ diàn huà

I'll call you in a little while.

老师 lǎo shī 一会儿 yí huì er 就 jiù 来 lái 教室 jiào shì

The teacher will come to the classroom in a moment.

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