How to Say ‘Wait a moment’ in Traditional Chinese
稍等一下
shāo děng yí xià
[shāo děng yī xià]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 稍等一下 is polite service language that you'll hear constantly at clinics, banks, and shops.
Phrase Breakdown
稍
shāo
[shāo]
slightly; a little
Used to indicate a small degree or amount.
請稍等，我們的豆奶快好了。
Please wait a little, our soy milk will be ready soon.
等一下
děng yí xià
[děng yī xià]
wait a moment
Stay where one is for a brief period.
稍等一下，我們快好了。
Wait a moment, we are almost ready.
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