verb, noun, measure word, adverb, particle · to stay; to remain

他在北京待了三天。

verb, noun, measure word · to stay or remain in a particular place

我不想在这个城市里呆下去了。

verb · to wait for or await someone or something

请在此稍待片刻。

verb · to need or require (often used in formal or passive constructions)

这项工作尚待完成。

verb, idiom · to treat people or deal with situations in a particular way

他待人接物一直非常周到。

verb · going to, about to, or intending to do something

我正待解释，他却转身走了。