守候

shǒu hòu

Dictionary entry

to wait for

What does 守候 mean?

守候 (shǒu hòu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to wait for

2to expect

3to keep watch

4to watch over

5to nurse

Character breakdown

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守shǒuto guard · to defend 候hòuto wait · to inquire after

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How to pronounce 守候

守候

shǒu hòu

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