shǒu​hòu HSK7

watch over

  • created sense approved 守候 · shǒu​hòu · wait for

    守候

    shǒu​hòu

    wait for

    to wait for or expect someone or something's arrival

    他在车站守候了整整一个下午,只为见到老友一面。

    verb

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  • created sense approved 守候 · shǒu​hòu · watch over

    守候

    shǒu​hòu

    watch over

    to keep watch, look after, or nurse someone, especially a patient or a loved one

    母亲彻夜守候在生病的孩子床前。

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