"etcetera" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 等等

Definition

「等等」用於列表結尾，表示還有其他類似的事物沒有全部列舉。意思是「還有其他類似的東西」。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「等等」常見於口語和書面語句尾，僅用於列舉同類事物，不用於人名。正式場合最好明確列出所有項目。

Examples

We need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera.

我們需要買蘋果、橙子、香蕉、**等等**。

I like reading books, watching movies, listening to music, etcetera.

我喜歡看書、看電影、聽音樂、**等等**。

Bring pens, paper, a ruler, etcetera for your exam.

考試時帶上筆、紙、尺、**等等**。

You should eat more fruits and vegetables—apples, carrots, etcetera.

你應該多喫水果和蔬菜——蘋果、紅蘿蔔、**等等**。

He collects stamps, coins, postcards, etcetera—you name it.

他收集郵票、硬幣、明信片、**等等**，應有盡有。

The teacher said, 'Please finish your homework, clean your desk, etcetera before you leave.'

老師說：「請在離開前完成作業、整理桌子、**等等**。」