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Translation
等一下
Romanization
Deng yi xia
Pronunciation
dung ee shyah
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
等一下 — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "wait a minute".
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You say "等一下" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Deng yi xia", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dung ee shyah".
This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "dung ee shyah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Deng yi xia".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.