daa2 se4 beng2打蛇餅打蛇饼
Jyutpingdaa2 se4 beng2
Yaledá sèh béng
Definition
To queue in a long, winding line that snakes around, resembling a coiled snake.
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How it's used
Visual imagery is key here, as the phrase describes a queue that is so long it must fold back on itself, resembling a coiled snake. It is almost exclusively used for crowds waiting in line for services, transport, or popular events. Unlike a simple line, it implies a sense of frustration or overwhelming popularity.
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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.
