paai4 hang4排行
Jyutpingpaai4 hang4
Yalepàaih hàhng
Definition
To rank; to occupy a specific position in a sequence, such as by seniority among siblings or in a hierarchy.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on birth order within a family or relative position in a sequence. It is almost exclusively used with ordinal numbers like 第幾 or superlatives like 最大 or 最小 to describe seniority. While it can apply to rankings in competitions, it is most natural when discussing family hierarchy.
Examples
Among the five siblings, he is the eldest.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 排名, which is used for general rankings like sports scores or popularity lists. Use 排行 specifically for age or seniority within a group, especially siblings.
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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.
