How to Say ‘Later’ in Traditional Chinese
等等
děng děng
[dung-dung]
💬 Usage Tip: [等等] can mean "wait a moment" or "in a bit" depending on context. In speech, locals very often use it as a softer, less abrupt way to pause someone than just saying [等].
Phrase Breakdown
等等
děng děng
[dung-dung]
later; in a moment; shortly
Often used to refer to a short time later, or what will happen soon after.
我現在先下車，等等再和司機確認下車地點。
I'll get out first now, and confirm the drop-off spot with the driver in a moment.
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