siu2 dang2少等
Jyutpingsiu2 dang2
Yalesíu dáng
Definition
To wait a short moment.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Functions as a polite request for patience, often used in service settings or when asking someone to pause briefly. It carries a slightly more formal or courteous tone compared to just saying 等陣. It is frequently paired with 陣 or 一陣 to emphasize the short duration of the wait.
Examples
Please wait a short moment.
Can you wait a little while?
Related words
Common phrases
wait for a little while
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔使等, which means there is no need to wait at all. Ensure you do not drop the character 少, as just saying 等陣 is the standard way to say wait a moment, while 少等 implies a request for consideration.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
