| hòu | wait |
| 候 | wait |
| 候任 | designate |
| 候命 | to await orders |
| 候场 | wait to go on stage; wait in the wings |
| 候审 | awaiting trial |
| 候审犯人 | a criminal for trial |
| 候教 | await your instructions |
| 候机 | wait |
| 候机厅 | airport departure terminal |
| 候机室 | airport lounge; Departure Lounge |
| 候机楼 | airport departure terminal |
| 候缺 | waiting for a vacancy |
| 候船室 | a waiting room |
| 候补 | to wait to fill a vacancy a reserve candidate |
| 候补人员 | candidates |
| 候补委员 | an alternate member |
| 候覆 | waiting for your reply |
| 候诊 | awaiting diagnosis |
| 候诊室 | waiting room; reception room |
| 候车 | wait |