How to Say ‘Wait a moment’ in Simplified Chinese
请稍等一会儿
💬 Usage Tip: Formal request to wait briefly; a merger of politeness and patience.
🇨🇳 In China: Politeness in service industry maintains social harmony.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
请
[qǐng]
please wait a moment
Used to politely ask someone to wait briefly.
请稍等一会儿，我马上回来。
Please wait a moment, I'll be right back.
稍
[shāo]
a little
Slightly or a small amount.
请稍等一会儿，我们马上到。
Please wait a moment, we'll be there soon.
等
[děng]
to wait
To remain in one place until an expected event occurs.
请稍等一会儿，她会来的。
Please wait a moment, she will come.
一会儿
[yī huì er]
a short while
A small period of time.
请稍等一会儿，我们开始。
Please wait a moment, and we'll start.
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