lit6 deoi6列隊列队
Jyutpinglit6 deoi6
Yaleliht deuih
Definition
To line up in formation; to queue up in an orderly way.
neutralpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a formal or ceremonial tone, often implying a deliberate arrangement for a specific purpose like a parade or a welcome ceremony. Unlike the everyday 排隊, which simply means waiting in a queue, 列隊 emphasizes the formation and the collective action of the group. It is frequently used in news reports or formal descriptions of official events.
Examples
They lined up at the entrance to welcome the guests.
Do the students need to line up in formation on the playground?
Related words
Common phrases
to line up to welcome
to line up in neat formation
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual waiting, such as waiting for a bus or a table at a restaurant, where 排隊 is the standard choice.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
