seon6 zeoi6順序顺序
Jyutpingseon6 zeoi6
Yaleseuhn jeuih
Definition
In sequence; arranged in a specific, logical, or chronological order.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Used primarily to describe the logical or chronological arrangement of items, tasks, or people. It functions as an adverbial modifier, often preceding the verb that describes the action of sorting or arranging. Unlike formal written Chinese, it is frequently used in spoken instructions to ensure things are done step by step.
Examples
Remember to arrange the documents in order.
Are we supposed to line up and go in sequence?
Related words
Common phrases
to arrange in sequence
to proceed in order
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 輪流, which means taking turns. While 順序 implies a fixed, predetermined sequence or order, 輪流 focuses on the act of alternating between different people or entities.
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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.
