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待 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to stay; to remain
to wait; to treat; to deal with
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treatment
to wait
to treat
to receive
to look forward to
to look upon
to hold a reception
to entertain
to treat sb unfairly
to mistreat
lit. to guard a tree-stump, waiting for rabbits
Notice where 待 sits in each complete thought.
All you can do is to wait.
Source: Tatoeba #408259 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe doesn't take this seriously.
Source: Tatoeba #12615407 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe're all looking forward to seeing you and your family.
Source: Tatoeba #332937 · CC BY 2.0 FRAll you have to do is to wait.
Source: Tatoeba #476591 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'm waiting for someone.
Source: Tatoeba #10275161 · CC BY 2.0 FRI am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Source: Tatoeba #332980 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.