leon4 cau4輪籌轮筹
Jyutpingleon4 cau4
Yalelèuhn chàuh
Definition
To get a ticket or number tab and wait to be called, as an alternative to standing in a queue.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the system of obtaining a physical or digital token to secure a place in a queue, rather than standing in a physical line. It is most commonly associated with medical clinics, government offices, or busy restaurants where a ticketing machine is present. The focus is on the process of waiting for your turn once the number is assigned.
Examples
There are so many people waiting for their number at the clinic entrance.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 排隊, which implies standing in a physical line. Use 輪籌 only when a numbered system is actually in place, as it specifically highlights the act of waiting for a called number.
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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.
