Chinese phrase
让你久等了 ràng nǐ jiú děng le
Meaning
Sorry for keeping you waiting
When to use it
This phrase is a polite apology for making someone wait. It is common when arriving late or taking longer than expected, in both friendly and polite exchanges.
Example dialogue
抱歉，让你久等了，路上堵车了。 bào qiàn ràng nǐ jiú děng le lù shàng dǔ chē le
Sorry to keep you waiting. There was a traffic jam on the way.
没事，快来就好。 méi shì kuài lái jiù hǎo
It's okay, just get here quickly.