chờ đợi

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The Vietnamese word "chờ đợi" means "to wait." It is used when you need to stay in a place or remain in a state of expectation for someone or something to arrive or happen.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chờ đợi" is a verb phrase and can be used in various contexts, such as waiting for a person, an event, or an object. It can be used in both casual and formal situations.

Examples:

1. Casual Context:

   • "Tôi đang chờ đợi bạn."
   • Translation: "I am waiting for you."

2. Formal Context:

   • "Chúng tôi chờ đợi phản hồi từ bạn."
   • Translation: "We are waiting for your feedback."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you might use "chờ đợi" to express the duration or the feeling associated with waiting: - "Chúng tôi đã chờ đợi hơn một giờ." - Translation: "We have been waiting for more than an hour." - Here, it indicates not just the action of waiting but also the time spent doing so.

Word Variants:

• The verb "chờ" means "to wait" or "to expect" and can be used alone in some cases.
• "Đợi" can also stand alone and means "to wait" but is often used in more casual speech.

Different Meanings:

• While "chờ đợi" primarily means "to wait," it can also imply a sense of anticipation or expectation. For example, when someone says they are "chờ đợi một tin vui," it means they are waiting for good news.

Synonyms:

• "Chờ" - to wait (more casual).
• "Đợi" - to wait (often used interchangeably with "chờ," but can feel more informal).
• "Hóng" - to eagerly wait or anticipate (more casual and implies a sense of excitement).

Related Phrases:

• "Chờ đợi lâu" - to wait a long time.
• "Không chờ đợi" - not waiting (can imply impatience).

Academic

1. To wait
   • bán hàng nhanh, không để người mua phải chờ đợi
     to sell wares with expeditiousness not to keep customers waiting