坐等

zuòděng

verb #19,099

Meanings

1 to sit and wait
2 to passively wait for

Characters

Examples

HSK 2

你不能坐等机会来找你。

Nǐ bùnéng zuòděng jīhuì lái zhǎo nǐ.

You can't just sit around waiting for opportunities to find you.

HSK 3

别坐等了，赶紧行动吧！

Bié zuòděng le, gǎnjǐn xíngdòng ba!

Stop waiting around - hurry up and take action!

Tips

usage

坐等 carries a negative tone, implying passivity. Often used to criticize someone for not being proactive.

Stroke Order

坐 zuò

等 děng