cin4 paai4前排
Jyutpingcin4 paai4
Yalechìhn pàaih
Definition
The front row or first few rows of seats or a lineup.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
While literally referring to physical rows, this term is frequently used in casual settings like cinemas or concert venues to describe the best viewing positions. It carries a sense of proximity to the stage or screen. It is distinct from the more formal term 頭排, which specifically denotes the very first row.
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go3個goExamples
We are sitting in the front rows, so we can see very clearly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the temporal usage of 前排, which means 'a while ago' or 'recently'. Context is essential to distinguish between the physical location and the time reference.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
