leon4 hau6輪候轮候
Jyutpingleon4 hau6
Yalelèuhn hauh
Definition
To queue or wait for one's turn.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Focuses on the formal process of waiting for a turn in a queue or list, often used in institutional or administrative contexts like healthcare or housing applications. While 排隊 is the everyday term for physically standing in a line, 輪候 implies a more structured or bureaucratic waiting period where one's position is tracked.
Examples
How much longer do you have to wait until it's your turn?
We are currently waiting in line for public housing.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual situations like waiting for a bus or a friend, as it sounds overly formal or bureaucratic; stick to 排隊 for those instances.
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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.
