hong4 lit6行列
Jyutpinghong4 lit6
Yalehòhng liht
Definition
A row, line, or procession of things or people.
- a row, line, or column of people or things
- figurativea group of people engaged in the same profession or activity
neutralpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal or orderly arrangement of people or objects in a line or column. It carries a sense of structure and discipline, often used in contexts like parades, military formations, or organized processions. Unlike the everyday word 隊, which is used for casual queues, this term implies a more deliberate or aesthetic alignment.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
They formed a line and walked into the venue.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a casual queue for a bus or a shop, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. Use 隊 instead for everyday waiting lines.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
