jat1 paak3 hong2一拍行
Jyutpingjat1 paak3 hong2
Yaleyāt paak hóng
Definition
Two people walking side by side.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase specifically describes the physical act of two people walking together in parallel. It is often used to describe a pair of friends or a couple walking down the street. While it implies proximity, it does not necessarily mean they are holding hands, just that they are moving at the same pace in the same direction.
Examples
The two of them are walking side by side to the MTR station.
Can you two walk side by side?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a noun phrase, but it functions primarily as an adverbial phrase describing the manner of walking. Do not use it to describe a group of three or more people, as it strictly implies a pair.
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Grammar guides
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