bing6 lit6並列并列
Jyutpingbing6 lit6
Yalebihng liht
Definition
To stand side by side; to be put on a par with.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts to describe objects or rankings that share the same level or position. In casual spoken Cantonese, people often prefer using phrases like 排埋一齊 or 拍埋一齊 to describe physical alignment. It carries a sense of equality or symmetry that makes it suitable for discussing rankings, awards, or architectural arrangements.
Examples
These two shops are lined up at the street corner.
Their grades are tied for first place.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe people standing next to each other in a social setting, but it sounds overly formal or stiff in that context. Use 企埋一齊 instead for casual situations involving people.
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Grammar guides
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