有待 yǒudài not yet (done)
not yet (done); pending
How to remember 有待: 有 have + 待 to entertain = not yet (done).
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How it is used
- 'Remains to be, pending' - 有待改进 (yǒudài gǎijìn) leaves room for improvement; 有待商榷 open to debate.
- Formal/written; marks something not yet done or decided that still awaits action.
- Typically 有待 + verb, stating what still needs to happen.