有待 (yǒu dài): not yet (done); pending

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: not yet (done); pending
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

not yet (done)
pending

Chinese explanation

表示某种情况还没有发生或还没有完成，通常用于书面语
强调事情目前尚未达到某个状态，需要等待以后才会实现。常与“进一步”“提高”“解决”“完善”等词搭配使用。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to have

HSK 6

to stay

Example sentences

This new drug is still in the trial phase; whether it can be marketed remains to be further verified.

The streetlight at the entrance of the neighborhood is broken; residents have reported it, but the repair time is still to be arranged by the property management.

Regarding the specific details of this cooperation, both parties still need to communicate further.

His work ability is strong, but his teamwork skills still need improvement.

The conclusion of this report is not yet clear; many issues remain to be studied in depth.

After the heavy rain, some roads were flooded; traffic recovery is pending improvement in the weather.

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