bing6 paai4並排并排
Jyutpingbing6 paai4
Yalebihng pàaih
Definition
Side by side; abreast.
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How it's used
While 並排 is understood in Cantonese, it is often perceived as slightly more formal or literary compared to the more common spoken expression 平排. In casual conversation, people frequently use the phrase 拍埋一齊 to describe things placed next to each other. Use 並排 when you want to sound a bit more precise or descriptive about the alignment of objects or people.
Examples
The two of them are sitting side by side chatting.
Related words
Common phrases
walking side by side
arranged side by side
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 並排 with 拍埋, but 拍埋 usually implies physical contact or pushing things together, whereas 並排 specifically focuses on the side-by-side alignment regardless of whether they are touching.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
