Chinese phrase

你先在这里等着 nǐ xiān zài zhè lǐ děng zhe

Meaning

Wait here for now

When to use it

Asks someone to wait in one place for now. It is a simple, direct request, often used when the speaker plans to return soon.

Example dialogue

我去叫老师,你先在这里等着。 wǒ qù jiào lǎo shī nǐ xiān zài zhè lǐ děng zhe

I'm going to get the teacher, so wait here for now.

好,我在这儿等你。 hǎo wǒ zài zhèr děng nǐ

Okay, I'll wait here for you.

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