Chinese phrase
请等我一下再收，好吗？ qǐng děng wǒ yí xià zài shōu hǎo ma
Meaning
Could you wait for me a moment before clearing this away?
When to use it
A polite request to wait before clearing something away. It often applies to food or other items still in use, and the question gives the request a gentle tone.
Example dialogue
我还没吃完，请等我一下再收，好吗？ wǒ hái méi chī wán qǐng děng wǒ yí xià zài shōu hǎo ma
I haven't finished eating yet. Please wait a moment before clearing this away, okay?
好，我等你。 hǎo wǒ děng nǐ
Sure, I'll wait for you.