paai4 coeng4 lung4排長龍排长龙
Jyutpingpaai4 coeng4 lung4
Yalepàaih chèuhng lùhng
Definition
To queue up in a very long line.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the visual impact of a crowd rather than just the act of waiting. It is frequently used to describe popular restaurants or limited edition product launches where the line is so long it becomes a spectacle. The phrase implies that the wait is significant and the business is currently very successful.
Examples
This shop has a long queue every single day.
Why is the queue over there so ridiculously long?
Related words
Common phrases
the queue is so long it stretches out the door
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a short or orderly line at a bank or supermarket. It specifically conveys the sense of a massive, bustling crowd that has gathered for something trendy or highly anticipated.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
