Meaning
A request for people to form a line.
Cultural Background
Public queueing has become a major focus of 'civilized' behavior campaigns in recent years. Queueing is very common and expected, especially at night markets or popular food spots. Queueing is a strict social norm, especially for public transport and popular restaurants. Highly organized, with clear markings for queues in almost all public spaces.
Use it with a smile
Adding a smile makes the request much more polite.
Look for signs
You will see this phrase on signs in almost every public place in China.
Meaning
A request for people to form a line.
Use it with a smile
Adding a smile makes the request much more polite.
Look for signs
You will see this phrase on signs in almost every public place in China.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
请____。
The phrase for lining up is 排队.
Which is the most polite way to ask people to queue?
Choose the correct option.
Adding '请' makes it a polite request.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a bus stop and it's crowded.
This is the standard phrase for organizing a crowd at a bus stop.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises请____。
The phrase for lining up is 排队.
Choose the correct option.
Adding '请' makes it a polite request.
You are at a bus stop and it's crowded.
This is the standard phrase for organizing a crowd at a bus stop.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is the standard, polite way to ask for order.
No, it sounds too formal and robotic.
Related Phrases
插队
contrastTo cut in line
按顺序
builds onIn order
等候
similarTo wait
文明
builds onCivilized
