恭候

gōnghòu

verb #14,196

Meanings

1 to respectfully await
2 to look forward to

Characters

respectful; reverent

to wait; to await

Examples

我们恭候您的光临。

Wǒmen gōnghòu nín de guānglín.

We respectfully await your presence.

恭候佳音。

Gōnghòu jiāyīn.

Looking forward to good news from you.

Tips

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恭候 is a very polite and formal expression. It is commonly used in invitations, business correspondence, and hospitality contexts. The phrase 恭候光临 (respectfully await your visit) is ubiquitous in formal invitations.

Stroke Order

恭 gōng

候 hòu