候

hòu

Dictionary entry

to wait

What does 候 mean?

候 (hòu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to wait

2to inquire after

3to watch

4season

5climate

6(old) period of five days

Character breakdown

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候hòuto wait · to inquire after

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How to pronounce 候

候

hòu

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