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翘足而待
qiáo​zú'ér​dài

to expect in a short time

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 翘足 翹足 qiáo​zú
    to stand on tiptoes
    to lift one's heels off the ground
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 待 dài verb
    to wait
    to wait for; to await