HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
待 — to wait
- Reading
- dài
- Meaning
- to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; about to
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
待 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dài and it means to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; about to. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
待 appears in everyday chinese words such as 待 (stay, wait), 待 (wait; stay) and 对待 (treat, handle).
Chinese words containing 待
Frequently asked questions
What does 待 mean in Chinese?
待 means to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; about to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 待 read?
待 is read dài. Reading it inside real words — 待 and 待 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 待 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 待 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 待 in a word?
A common word containing 待 is 待 (dài) — "stay, wait". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 待 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 待 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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