等 děng
wait / etc.
等 (děng) means "wait / etc." in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 等
穿
chuān
to wear / to put on (clothes)
发
fā
to send
电梯
diàntī
elevator / lift
外卖员
wàimàiyuán
food delivery person
Frequently asked questions
What does 等 (děng) mean in Chinese?
等 (děng) means "wait / etc." in Chinese. 等 (děng) means "wait / etc." in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 等 in a sentence?
Use 等 (děng) the way you would use "wait / etc." in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 等?
Common words that pair with 等 include 穿, 发. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 等 (děng) and 因为 (yīnwèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 等 means "wait / etc."; 因为 means "because / due to". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 等 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 等 (děng) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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