leon4 zyu6 lai4輪住嚟轮住嚟

Jyutpingleon4 zyu6 lai4

Yalelèuhn jyuh làih

Definition

To take turns

colloquialdaily actionspeople

How it's used

This phrase describes a sequential process where participants rotate through a task. It is frequently used when managing shared responsibilities or resources to ensure fairness. The structure emphasizes the repetitive nature of the action, often implying that the turn-taking is a deliberate strategy to avoid chaos or fatigue.

Examples

daai6大gaa1家leon4輪zyu6住lai4嚟gong2講，m4唔hou2好jat1一cai4齊cou4嘈。

Everyone take turns speaking, don't make noise all at once.

ngo5我dei6哋leon4輪zyu6住lai4嚟zaa1揸ce1車，nei5你gok3覺dak1得dim2點aa3呀？

Shall we take turns driving, what do you think?

Common phrases

leon4輪zyu6住lai4嚟zou6做

to take turns doing something

leon4輪zyu6住lai4嚟wun6玩

to take turns playing

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 輪流 instead, which is technically correct but sounds more formal or written. Using 輪住嚟 adds a natural, conversational rhythm that fits better in casual social settings.