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A2 verb #3,000 가장 일반적인 9분 분량

排队

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At the A1 level, you only need to know that '排队' (pǎiduì) means 'to line up' or 'to queue.' It is a very useful word for traveling in China. You can use it in very simple sentences like '我排队' (I am queuing) or '请排队' (Please line up). At this stage, don't worry too much about complex grammar. Just remember that it is an action you do at the bus stop, the supermarket, or when waiting for food. Think of it as 'pái' (arrange) and 'duì' (line). If you see a lot of people in a row, they are '排队'. It is one of the first verbs you will learn for navigating public spaces. Focus on the sound 'pai' (like 'pie' but with a 'p' sound) and 'dui' (like 'dway').

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At the A2 level, you should begin to understand that '排队' is a 'separable verb' (离合词). This is a unique feature of Chinese grammar where a verb is made of two parts that can be separated. When you want to say you queued for a certain amount of time, you put the time in the middle: '排了十分钟队' (queued for ten minutes). You should also be able to use '着' (zhe) to describe a state, like '很多人在门口排着队' (Many people are queuing at the door). You will use this word to describe your daily activities, such as waiting for a taxi or buying coffee. You should also learn the opposite word, '插队' (chāduì), which means to cut in line, so you can understand when someone is being told off!

By B1, you should be comfortable using '排队' in more complex sentence structures, such as using '为了' (in order to). For example: '为了买到最新的手机，他排了整整一夜的队' (In order to buy the newest phone, he queued for a whole night). You should also understand the use of '排到' (pái dào), which means to finally reach your turn in the queue. At this level, you might encounter '排队' in more formal announcements or signs, like '请自觉排队' (Please queue of your own accord). You are also expected to use the word to describe social phenomena, such as the 'queuing culture' in big cities, and how it relates to public order and etiquette.

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At the B2 level, '排队' starts to appear in more abstract and metaphorical contexts. You might read news articles about companies '排队上市' (queuing to go public/IPO) or students '排队申请' (queuing to apply) for prestigious scholarships. You should be able to discuss the sociological implications of queuing, such as how it reflects societal fairness or efficiency. You will also encounter idiomatic expressions and more sophisticated synonyms like '鱼贯而入' (entering in a line like a string of fish). Your grammar should be flawless when using '排队' as a separable verb, including using various complements like '排不上下' (unable to get into the line/sequence).

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At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of '排队' and its role in Chinese culture and history. You might explore the history of the word, including its military origins and how it transitioned into civilian life. You should be able to use the word in formal academic writing or business reports, such as discussing '排队论' (Queueing Theory) in mathematics or logistics. You can also use it to describe complex psychological states, such as the '排队焦虑' (queuing anxiety) people feel in high-pressure environments. You should be able to distinguish between '排队', '列队', '序列', and '排序' in all professional contexts, ensuring your choice of word fits the exact register and meaning required.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of '排队'. You can use it with poetic flair or in complex legal and philosophical arguments. You might analyze literature where 'queuing' is used as a metaphor for the human condition or for life under specific political systems. You are comfortable with all historical nuances, including the '插队' experience of the 'Sent-down youth' during the Cultural Revolution, and how that historical context affects the word's usage today. You can effortlessly switch between slang, informal daily talk, and highly formal bureaucratic language involving the concept of sequential order. Your understanding of the word is no longer about the action itself, but about the deep cultural and systemic structures it represents.

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排队 30초 만에

排队 (pǎiduì) means to queue or line up. It is a vital daily life verb in Chinese-speaking regions used for transport, dining, and services.
It is a separable verb (离合词), meaning duration or quantity markers must be placed between the '排' and the '队' (e.g., 排了三分钟队).
Socially, it represents order and 'civilized behavior' (文明). Cutting in line (插队) is considered extremely rude and socially unacceptable in modern China.
It can be used physically (standing in line) or metaphorically (queuing for an IPO or a digital service in an app).

The term 排队 (pǎiduì) is a foundational verb in the Chinese language, primarily used to describe the act of forming a line or waiting in a queue. At its core, the word is composed of two characters: 排 (pái), meaning to arrange or to put in order, and 队 (duì), which refers to a team, a row, or a line of people. Together, they literally translate to 'arranging a line.' This word is ubiquitous in Chinese daily life, reflecting the high population density and the subsequent necessity for organized waiting systems in public spaces.

Physical Context: You will use this word whenever you are at a bus stop, a popular restaurant, a bank, or a hospital. In mainland China, especially in tier-one cities like Beijing or Shanghai, queuing is a strictly observed social norm in many professional environments, though it can become more fluid in crowded traditional markets.

请大家按顺序排队上车。 (Please everyone queue up in order to board the bus.)

Beyond the physical act, 排队 is also used in digital contexts. With the rise of 'New Retail' and super-apps like WeChat and Meituan, customers often find themselves in a 'virtual queue.' For instance, when trying to book a popular doctor's appointment or buying limited-edition sneakers online, the system might display a message saying you are currently '排队中' (queuing). This demonstrates the word's flexibility in modern technological discourse. It is also used metaphorically in professional settings, such as waiting for a promotion or for a specific project to be approved by a committee.

Grammatical Structure: It is essential to recognize that 排队 is a 'separable verb' (离合词). This means the two characters can split to accommodate duration or descriptive markers. For example, instead of saying '排队一小时', a native speaker will say '排了一个小时的队' (queued for an hour's line).

这家奶茶店门口总是排着长队。 (There is always a long line queuing at the entrance of this milk tea shop.)

In social etiquette, the opposite of queuing is 插队 (chāduì), which means to cut in line. Understanding '排队' is not just about the vocabulary; it is about navigating the social fabric of Chinese society where patience and order are valued in the face of massive crowds. Whether you are waiting for the high-speed rail or a bowl of famous noodles, mastering this word and its associated behaviors is key to a smooth experience in any Chinese-speaking region.

Using 排队 correctly requires an understanding of its identity as a verb-object (VO) compound. In English, 'queue' can be a noun or a verb. In Chinese, 排队 is primarily a verb, but because it is structured as Verb (排) + Object (队), it follows specific rules for modification. You cannot simply place an object after it. For example, you cannot say '排队那个门' (queue that door); you must use a preposition like '在' (at) or '到' (to).

Duration and Quantity: When you want to say how long you have been queuing, you must insert the time duration between '排' and '队'. This is a common hurdle for A2 learners. The formula is: 排 + (了/过) + Duration + (的) + 队. Example: 我排了三十分钟的队 (I queued for thirty minutes).

我们为了买到门票，排了整整一个上午的队。 (In order to buy the tickets, we queued for an entire morning.)

Another important aspect is the use of resultative complements. If you want to say the line is 'finished' or you have 'completed' the queuing process, you might use '排到' (pái dào), meaning you have reached the front of the line. For instance, '终于排到我了' (Finally it is my turn / Finally the queue reached me). This highlights the dynamic nature of the verb, focusing on the progress through the line rather than just the state of being in it.

Adjectival Modification: To describe the line itself, you often use the word '长' (cháng - long). The phrase '排长队' (pái cháng duì) is a set expression meaning 'to form a long queue.' You will see this on news reports about new iPhone releases or holiday travel rushes at train stations.

超市打折，收银台处排起了长队。 (The supermarket is having a sale, and long lines have formed at the cash registers.)

In imperative sentences, you will often hear '请排队' (Please line up). In more formal or polite contexts, such as an airport, you might hear '请各位旅客自觉排队' (Passengers, please line up of your own accord). This usage emphasizes the social responsibility of the individual to maintain the collective order.

In the daily life of a Chinese speaker, 排队 is an auditory constant. From the moment you step out of your apartment to the moment you return, you are likely to hear or see this word multiple times. One of the most common places is the public transport system. Automated announcements in subway stations frequently remind passengers: '请先下后上，文明排队' (Please let people off first, then board; queue in a civilized manner). This reflects the government's ongoing efforts to promote 'civilized' (文明) behavior in crowded public spaces.

The Restaurant Scene: China's dining culture involves significant queuing for popular 'Internet-famous' (网红) restaurants. When you arrive at a place like Haidilao or a popular milk tea shop, the host will ask, '您好，请问您排队了吗？' (Hello, have you joined the queue?). If not, they will give you a number, and you are then '在排号' (queuing by number), a sub-category of the broader '排队' experience.

前面还有五十桌在排队，可能要等一个小时。 (There are still fifty tables queuing ahead; you might have to wait for an hour.)

Another critical venue is the hospital. The Chinese medical system often requires patients to '排队挂号' (queue to register), '排队就诊' (queue for consultation), and '排队取药' (queue to collect medicine). In these contexts, the word carries a sense of necessity and sometimes frustration. You might hear people complaining, '排队的人太多了' (There are too many people queuing), a sentiment shared by millions during peak hours.

Educational Settings: From a young age, Chinese children are taught to '排队'. In kindergartens and primary schools, teachers constantly use the command '排好队' (Line up properly) before lunch or before going outside. This reinforces the concept of the 'collective' over the 'individual' from an early age.

小朋友们，快来排队领水果了。 (Children, come quickly to queue up for your fruit.)

In the business world, '排队' can refer to the process of a company waiting to go public (IPO) on the stock exchange. Financial news might report, '目前有超过300家企业在A股排队上市' (Currently, over 300 companies are queuing to be listed on the A-share market). This transition from a physical line to a bureaucratic process shows the word's essential role in describing any sequential system.

For English speakers learning Chinese, the most frequent errors with 排队 stem from treating it as a simple transitive verb or failing to account for its status as a separable verb (离合词). Because 'queue' in English can take a direct object (e.g., 'I queued the tickets' - though awkward, or 'I'm queuing for the bus'), learners often try to force the same structure onto Chinese.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Object Placement: Learners often say '我排队公共汽车' (I queue bus). This is grammatically incorrect. You must use the preposition '等' (wait for) or '在...后面' (behind...). Correct: '我在等公共汽车' or '我排队等公共汽车'.

❌ 我排队他。
✅ 我排在他后面。 (I am queuing behind him.)

Another major pitfall is the handling of duration. In English, we say 'I queued for two hours.' A direct translation '我排队两个小时' is technically understandable but sounds very 'foreign' and is grammatically incomplete in standard Mandarin. As mentioned before, you must split the word: '我排了两个小时的队'. If you don't split it, you must repeat the verb: '我排队排了两个小时'.

Mistake 2: Confusing '排队' with '站队': While '站队' (zhànduì) also involves a line, it is usually used in military contexts (falling in) or, more commonly in modern slang, to mean 'taking a side' in an argument or political situation. Using '站队' when you mean you are waiting for coffee will sound like you are preparing for a battle or choosing a political faction.

❌ 在星巴克，大家都在站队。
✅ 在星巴克，大家都在排队。

Lastly, learners often forget that '排队' is a verb that describes an action. If you want to talk about the physical line itself as a noun, '队伍' (duìwǔ) is often more appropriate. For example, '这条队伍很长' (This line is very long) is better than '这个排队很长'. Understanding the boundary between the action of queuing and the object of the queue is vital for natural-sounding Chinese.

While 排队 is the standard term for queuing, several other words share its semantic space or offer more specific nuances. Understanding these can help you sound more precise and professional. The most frequent alternative is 等候 (děnghòu), which means 'to wait.' While queuing is a form of waiting, '等候' is broader and more formal. You might '等候' in a waiting room (等候室) where people are sitting down, whereas '排队' implies a physical line.

Comparison: 排队 vs. 挂号: In hospitals, you will often hear 挂号 (guàhào). While you might '排队' to '挂号', '挂号' specifically refers to the act of registering and getting a number in a sequence. In modern systems, once you have '挂号', you are 'queuing' in a database even if you are sitting in a chair.

请在等候区休息，叫到号后再去排队。 (Please rest in the waiting area and go to the queue after your number is called.)

Another related term is 轮流 (lúnliú), which means 'to take turns.' While queuing is a way of taking turns, '轮流' describes the logic of the action rather than the physical formation. For example, '我们轮流开车' (We take turns driving) doesn't involve a physical line, but it involves the same sequential logic as '排队'.

The Antonym: 插队 (chāduì): This is the most important word to know alongside '排队'. '插' means to insert or stick in. '插队' is universally considered rude. In some contexts, it can also refer to the historical 'Down to the Countryside Movement' where youth were 'inserted' into rural teams, but in modern life, it strictly means cutting in line.

Finally, consider 排序 (páixù). While it shares the character '排', it is a technical term meaning 'to sort' or 'to rank' (like sorting data in Excel). If you are talking about people, use '排队'; if you are talking about data or rankings, use '排序'. This distinction is crucial in academic and professional settings.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

In the early 20th century, '排队' was primarily a military term. Its use for civilian waiting lines became common as urbanization and public services expanded in China.

발음 가이드

UK /pʰaɪ.tweɪ/

US /paɪ.dweɪ/

The stress is equal on both syllables, though the first syllable 'pái' (2nd tone) rises, and the second 'duì' (4th tone) falls sharply.

라임이 맞는 단어

买对 (mǎi duì) 白对 (bái duì) 才对 (cái duì) 抬对 (tái duì) 开会 (kāi huì) - partial rhyme 来回 (lái huí) - partial rhyme 太对 (tài duì) 改退 (gǎi tuì)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'dui' as 'doo-ee' instead of 'dway'.
Failing to distinguish the rising tone of 'pái' from a flat tone.
Making the 'p' in 'pai' unaspirated like a 'b'.
Pronouncing 'dui' with a 1st tone instead of a falling 4th tone.
Slurring the two characters together without a clear break.

난이도

독해 2/5

The characters are relatively simple and common.

쓰기 3/5

The character '排' has many strokes but is logical.

말하기 3/5

Separable verb logic is tricky for beginners.

듣기 2/5

Clearly pronounced and ubiquitous in public.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

等人买去门

다음에 배울 것

插队秩序文明等候预约

고급

排队论鱼贯而入井然有序资源分配

알아야 할 문법

Separable Verbs (离合词)

排了两个小时的队 (Queued for two hours).

Resultative Complements

终于排到了 (Finally reached the turn).

State Particle '着'

门口排着队 (Queuing at the door).

Verb Reduplication

排队排累了 (Tired from queuing).

Preposition '在'

在车站排队 (Queuing at the station).

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请在这里排队。

Please queue here.

Simple imperative sentence using '请' (please).

他在排队买票。

He is queuing to buy tickets.

Subject + verb + action.

我不喜欢排队。

I don't like queuing.

Negative sentence using '不' (not).

很多人在排队。

Many people are queuing.

Using '在' to indicate an ongoing action.

我们要排队吗？

Do we need to queue?

Question using '吗' (ma).

排队上车。

Queue to get on the bus.

Short command.

这里不用排队。

No need to queue here.

Using '不用' (no need).

他在我后面排队。

He is queuing behind me.

Using '在...后面' (behind).

我排了十分钟的队。

I queued for ten minutes.

Separable verb with duration: 排 + 了 + duration + 的 + 队.

他在排队的时候看书。

He reads while queuing.

Using '...的时候' (while/when).

请不要插队，要排队。

Please don't cut in line; you must queue.

Contrast between '插队' and '排队'.

门口排着长队。

A long line is queuing at the door.

Using '着' to indicate a state.

你排过队了吗？

Have you queued already?

Using '过' for past experience.

我们排队排得很累。

We got very tired from queuing.

Verb reduplication with degree complement: 排队 + 排得 + adjective.

你应该去后面排队。

You should go to the back to queue.

Using '应该' (should).

他们排队领免费的咖啡。

They are queuing for free coffee.

Verb + action purpose.

虽然排队的人很多，但速度很快。

Although there are many people queuing, the speed is fast.

Using '虽然...但是...' (although... but...).

终于排到我买票了。

Finally it is my turn to buy tickets.

Using '排到' to indicate reaching a goal in the queue.

如果你不排队，别人会不高兴的。

If you don't queue, others will be unhappy.

Conditional sentence using '如果...就...'.

他在排队等医生的诊断。

He is queuing for the doctor's diagnosis.

Formal context usage.

排队是一种基本的文明礼仪。

Queuing is a basic civilized etiquette.

Using '排队' as a subject (gerund-like).

我排了半天队，结果票卖完了。

I queued for a long time, but the tickets were sold out.

Using '半天' (half a day) to mean 'a long time'.

请大家自觉排队，保持安静。

Please queue of your own accord and keep quiet.

Adverbial '自觉' (voluntarily/consciously).

银行里排队的人比平时多。

There are more people queuing in the bank than usual.

Comparison using '比' (than).

随着经济的发展，人们越来越重视排队秩序。

With economic development, people value queuing order more and more.

Using '随着...' (along with...).

那家公司正在排队等待上市审批。

That company is currently queuing for IPO approval.

Metaphorical/Business usage.

这种排队现象反映了资源的匮乏。

This queuing phenomenon reflects the scarcity of resources.

Abstract noun phrase '排队现象'.

排队等候的时间可以用来处理邮件。

The time spent queuing can be used to handle emails.

Complex subject phrase.

为了公平起见，我们必须严格执行排队制度。

For the sake of fairness, we must strictly enforce the queuing system.

Using '为了...起见' (for the sake of...).

他不耐烦地在队伍中排着队。

He queued impatiently in the line.

Adverbial '不耐烦地' (impatiently).

有些网红店甚至需要排队三四个小时。

Some internet-famous shops even require queuing for three or four hours.

Using '甚至' (even) for emphasis.

无论天气如何，粉丝们都在排队等候偶像。

Regardless of the weather, fans are queuing for their idol.

Using '无论...都...' (no matter...).

排队论在物流管理中起着至关重要的作用。

Queueing theory plays a vital role in logistics management.

Academic terminology '排队论'.

这种无序的排队状态严重影响了办事效率。

This disorderly queuing state seriously affected administrative efficiency.

Formal descriptive language.

他排队了大半辈子，只为了那一线希望。

He queued for most of his life, just for that glimmer of hope.

Literary/Metaphorical usage.

数字化转型旨在消除实体排队的烦恼。

Digital transformation aims to eliminate the annoyance of physical queuing.

Using '旨在' (aims to).

在资源分配不均的情况下，排队往往是唯一的公平手段。

When resource distribution is uneven, queuing is often the only fair means.

Complex logical structure.

尽管有预约系统，但现场排队依然不可避免。

Despite having an appointment system, on-site queuing is still unavoidable.

Using '尽管...但...' (despite... but...).

这种排队机制有效地缓解了高峰期的压力。

This queuing mechanism effectively alleviated the pressure during peak periods.

Professional analysis.

他对于排队这件小事有着近乎偏执的坚持。

He has an almost paranoid persistence regarding the small matter of queuing.

Psychological description.

排队，这一看似简单的社会契约，实则蕴含着深厚的文明底蕴。

Queuing, this seemingly simple social contract, actually contains a profound civilized heritage.

High-level philosophical statement.

在那个匮乏的年代，排队成为了人们生活的主旋律。

In that era of scarcity, queuing became the main theme of people's lives.

Evocative historical narrative.

我们每个人都在生命的漫长旅途中排队，等待着终点的到来。

Each of us is queuing in the long journey of life, waiting for the end to arrive.

Metaphorical abstraction.

该政策的实施，彻底终结了该领域长期存在的排队乱象。

The implementation of this policy completely ended the long-standing queuing chaos in this field.

Formal political/administrative register.

排队不仅是物理空间的占位，更是心理博弈的体现。

Queuing is not just occupying a physical space, but also a manifestation of psychological game-playing.

Sociological analysis.

他试图通过插队来挑战现有的排队规则，却遭到了众人的唾弃。

He tried to challenge the existing queuing rules by cutting in line, only to be spurned by everyone.

Narrative with moral undertones.

在虚拟空间的排队逻辑中，算法成为了绝对的仲裁者。

In the queuing logic of virtual space, algorithms have become the absolute arbiters.

Technological-philosophical synthesis.

排队之美，在于那份对规则的敬畏与对他人的尊重。

The beauty of queuing lies in that reverence for rules and respect for others.

Aesthetic/Ethical conclusion.

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排长队

自觉排队

排队买票

排队上车

排队等候

排队挂号

排队领奖

排队进场

排队结账

排队申请

자주 쓰는 구문

排队日

— Queuing Day, a public campaign day in some Chinese cities to promote order.

今天是北京的排队日。

虚拟排队

— Virtual queuing, used in apps where you wait for your turn digitally.

由于访问量大，系统开启了虚拟排队。

排队论

— Queueing Theory, a mathematical study of waiting lines.

他在大学里学习排队论。

排队现象

— The phenomenon of queuing, used in sociological discussions.

排队现象在节假日非常普遍。

排队机

— A queue machine that dispenses numbered tickets.

请在排队机上取号。

按顺序排队

— Queue in order; a common instruction on signs.

请按顺序排队，不要拥挤。

排队等号

— Waiting for one's number to be called in a queue.

我们正在餐厅门口排队等号。

排队上市

— Queuing for an IPO (Initial Public Offering).

这家科技公司已经排队上市两年了。

排队买房

— Queuing to buy property, often implying a hot real estate market.

那个新楼盘开盘时，很多人排队买房。

文明排队

— Civilized queuing; following the rules and being polite.

文明排队是每个公民的责任。

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排队 vs 站队

Often means taking a political side or military formation, not waiting for coffee.

排队 vs 排序

Means sorting data or ranking items, not physical queuing.

排队 vs 列队

More formal, used for parades or soldiers.

관용어 및 표현

"鱼贯而入"

— To enter one after another like a string of fish; to move in a single file.

观众们鱼贯而入，有序地进入剧场。

Literary/Formal

"井然有序"

— In perfect order; methodical and neat.

会场的排队情况井然有序。

Formal

"争先恐后"

— Striving to be first and fearing to be last; the opposite of orderly queuing.

大家争先恐后地挤上车，完全没有排队。

Common

"后来居上"

— The latecomers surpass the early ones; used when someone jumps ahead in status.

他在公司虽然资历浅，但表现出色，后来居上。

Common

"按部就班"

— To follow the prescribed order; to do things step by step.

我们应该按部就班地排队，不要着急。

Formal

"先来后到"

— First come, first served; the fundamental principle of queuing.

我们要讲究先来后到，请去后面排队。

Common

"门庭若市"

— The courtyard is as crowded as a marketplace; implies long queues of visitors.

这家店生意极好，每天都门庭若市。

Literary

"秩序井然"

— Orderly and disciplined.

尽管人很多，但现场秩序井然。

Formal

"一字排开"

— To line up in a single straight row.

礼仪小姐在门口一字排开，迎接贵宾。

Neutral

"接踵而至"

— To come one after another; to follow on someone's heels.

游客们接踵而至，排队参观博物馆。

Literary

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排队 vs 队伍

Both relate to lines.

排队 is the verb (to queue), while 队伍 is the noun (the line/team itself).

排队的人组成了一条长长的队伍。

排队 vs 等候

Both mean waiting.

等候 is general waiting; 排队 is specifically waiting in a line.

他在等候室排队等候。

排队 vs 插队

Both use '队'.

排队 is following the line; 插队 is cutting the line.

不要插队，请去后面排队。

排队 vs 排列

Both use '排'.

排列 is an arrangement (like objects on a shelf); 排队 is people waiting.

这些书排列得很整齐。

排队 vs 挂号

Both used at hospitals.

挂号 is the specific act of registering; 排队 is the action to get to the registration desk.

排队挂号的人很多。

문장 패턴

我在排队。

我在排队买咖啡。

排了[Duration]的队。

我排了半个小时的队。

为了[Goal]，排队。

为了看电影，他排队买票。

[Place]排起了长队。

超市门口排起了长队。

排队论/现象。

排队现象反映了供需关系。

排队作为一种[Abstract Noun]。

排队作为一种社会契约，维护了公平。

排着队。

他们正排着队进场。

排到[Person]了。

终于排到我了。

어휘 가족

명사

队伍 (duìwǔ) - team, line, troop

队长 (duìzhǎng) - team leader

排列 (páiliè) - arrangement, permutation

排球 (páiqiú) - volleyball

동사

排 (pái) - to arrange, to push

排斥 (páichì) - to exclude, to reject

排除 (páichú) - to eliminate, to rule out

排练 (páiliàn) - to rehearse

형용사

排外的 (páiwài de) - xenophobic, exclusive

整齐的 (zhěngqí de) - orderly (related to the state of a queue)

사용법

frequency

Extremely high in daily conversation and public signage.

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我排队他。 → 我排在他后面。
You cannot queue 'someone'. You must queue 'behind' someone using a preposition.
排队一个小时。 → 排了一个小时的队。
Duration must be placed inside the separable verb.
这个排队很长。 → 这条队伍很长。
Use the noun '队伍' (duìwǔ) for the physical line, not the verb '排队'.
他在排队着。 → 他正在排队 / 他排着队。
When using '着', it usually follows the verb part '排'.
请不插队。 → 请不要插队。
Use '不要' or '别' for negative imperatives, not just '不'.

팁

Separation is Key

Never say '排队一个小时'. Always say '排了一个小时的队'. This is the #1 mistake for learners.

Watch for 'Haidilao'

In famous restaurants, '排队' often comes with free snacks and services. It's part of the experience!

Polite Correction

If someone cuts you, say '不好意思，请排队' (Sorry, please queue). It is socially acceptable.

Station Announcements

Listen for '文明排队' on the subway. It helps you recognize the word in a noisy environment.

App Queuing

Look for the characters '排队中' on apps like Meituan or WeChat to know your status.

The 'Turn' Phrase

Learn '排到我了' (pái dào wǒ le). It's the most satisfying thing to say in a long line!

Antonym Check

Remember '插队' (chāduì). Knowing the 'bad' word helps you appreciate the 'good' one.

Character Tip

The '排' character has a hand on the left. Think of a hand pushing people into a line.

Airport Signs

Look for '请在此排队' signs at immigration and security check-ins.

Queueing Theory

If you are in logistics, learn '排队论'. It shows you are a professional speaker.

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기억법

Think of 'Pai' as 'Pie'. You want a 'Pie', but you must 'Dui' (Do) the right thing and wait in line. 'Pie-Do' = 排队.

시각적 연상

Imagine a hand (扌) pushing people into a straight row (队) like a row of dominoes.

Word Web

Bus Stop Bank Hospital Restaurant Separable Verb Wait Order Civilized

챌린지

Go to a local Chinese restaurant or a busy place and try to spot the '排队' sign. Say '我要排队吗？' to the staff.

어원

The word is a modern compound. '排' (pái) features the hand radical (扌), suggesting the action of arranging things by hand. '队' (duì) originally referred to a group of people, specifically in a military or falling formation (the radical 阝 relates to a mound or wall).

원래 의미: To arrange into a military formation or a row.

Sino-Tibetan (Mandarin Chinese).

문화적 맥락

Be careful not to criticize queuing habits in a way that sounds patronizing; it is a sensitive topic regarding social development.

In the UK, queuing is a national stereotype of politeness. In China, it is a developing social contract that is strictly enforced in modern urban settings but can be chaotic in rural areas.

Beijing Queuing Day (August 11th/Monthly 11th) The 'Sent-down youth' (插队落户) historical context Haidilao queuing culture (snacks and manicures while waiting)

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실제 사용 상황

Public Transportation

排队上车
排队买票
排队过安检
文明排队

Dining

排号
排队等桌
还有几桌在排队？
排了多久了？

Shopping

排队结账
排队领优惠券
排长队
不用排队

Medical

排队挂号
排队取药
排队化验
排队就诊

School

排队放学
排队领餐
排好队
别插队

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"这里需要排队吗？ (Do I need to queue here?)"

"你排了多久的队了？ (How long have you been queuing?)"

"请问队尾在哪里？ (Excuse me, where is the end of the line?)"

"前面还有多少人在排队？ (How many people are still queuing in front?)"

"这家店为什么要排这么长的队？ (Why is there such a long line for this shop?)"

일기 주제

描述一次你排队最长时间的经历。 (Describe your longest queuing experience.)

你觉得排队公平吗？为什么？ (Do you think queuing is fair? Why?)

在你的国家，人们喜欢排队吗？ (In your country, do people like queuing?)

如果有人插队，你会怎么办？ (What would you do if someone cut in line?)

数字化排队（如手机取号）有哪些优缺点？ (What are the pros and cons of digital queuing?)

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Yes, in most contexts, it functions as a verb meaning 'to queue.' If you need the noun for 'a line,' use '队伍' (duìwǔ).

You should say '我排了二十分钟的队' (Wǒ páile èrshí fēnzhōng de duì). Remember to split the word!

Absolutely. It is common to say '网上排队' for online queues or 'APP上排队' for virtual restaurant waiting lists.

'等' (děng) is a general verb for 'to wait.' '排队' is specifically 'to wait in a line.' You can say '排队等车' (wait for a bus in a line).

It depends on your tone. If someone is cutting in line, it is a firm but necessary instruction. Adding '请' (please) makes it polite.

'排号' (páihào) means to take a number and wait for that number to be called, common in modern Chinese services.

Usually, it refers to people. For objects like cars, you might say '排队' or '堵车' (traffic jam) depending on the situation.

Not exactly a slang word, but '站队' (zhànduì) is slang for taking sides in a social or political conflict.

You say '队尾' (duìwěi). You can ask '队尾在哪里？' (Where is the end of the line?).

It follows a common Chinese structure where a verb (排 - to arrange) and its internal object (队 - line) form a single concept but remain grammatically independent.

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