lai6 hang4例行
Jyutpinglai6 hang4
Yalelaih hàhng
Definition
Routine or regular; happening repeatedly according to custom, rules, or a pattern.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Often used to describe tasks that feel mechanical or bureaucratic, carrying a slight connotation of being uninspired or obligatory. While it functions as a modifier, it is almost exclusively paired with specific nouns like meetings or inspections rather than being used as a standalone adjective to describe personal habits.
Examples
This is a routine check, it will be done very quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
routine procedure / going through the motions
routine inspection
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal daily habits like brushing teeth or eating breakfast, as it sounds too formal or institutional for private life.
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Grammar guides
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