Chinese phrase
等等 déng děng
Meaning
wait a moment
When to use it
This phrase asks someone to wait briefly. It is a casual, friendly request used when a speaker needs a little more time or wants someone to stay briefly.
Example dialogue
你先别走，等等我一下。 nǐ xiān bié zǒu déng děng wǒ yí xià
Don't go yet, and wait for me a moment.
好，我等你。 hǎo wǒ děng nǐ
Okay, I'll wait for you.