How to say "wait please" in Chinese

请稍等。

qǐng shāo děng

Wait please

Grammar and structure

The phrase is qǐng (please) + shāo (a little) + děng (to wait). It is a polite imperative: "please wait a little."

When to use it

Use this in service situations like hotels or restaurants when you need someone to wait briefly. It is more formal than qǐng děng yíxià and is often used by staff. It is polite and appropriate for most settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Wait please” in Chinese?

“Wait please” in Chinese is 请稍等。 (qǐng shāo děng).

How do you pronounce 请稍等。?

请稍等。 is pronounced qǐng shāo děng.

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