To stand in an orderly line while waiting for a turn.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To stand in a line waiting for your turn.
- Commonly used in public service settings.
- Emphasizes order and patience in daily life.
Overview
- 1概述：排队（pái duì）是一个动词，表示为了某种目的（如买票、取餐、办理业务）而有秩序地站成一排。它是现代社会公共文明的重要体现。2) 使用模式：该词既可以单独使用，也可以带宾语。例如，“我们在排队”或“我们在排队买票”。当表示排队的长度时，可以说“排长队”。3) 常见语境：该词在公共交通、购物、餐饮等领域最为常见。在繁忙的节假日或高峰期，人们经常需要排队。此外，它也可以引申为“竞争”或“等待机会”的含义。4) 近义词对比：与“等待”相比，“排队”更强调物理上的队列形式和先后顺序，而“等待”侧重于时间上的守候。与“列队”相比，“排队”更口语化，多用于平民百姓的日常活动，而“列队”常用于军队或正式仪仗场合。
Examples
我们在这里排队买票。
everydayWe are queuing here to buy tickets.
请各位乘客自觉排队。
formalPlease passengers queue voluntarily.
人太多了，排队排得好累。
informalThere are too many people, queuing is so tiring.
排队现象反映了公共秩序的建设。
academicThe phenomenon of queuing reflects the construction of public order.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
排队等候
Queue and wait
排成一队
Form a line
不要插队
Do not cut in line
Often Confused With
Waiting is a general term for passing time until something happens. Queuing specifically involves standing in a line.
This is used for military or formal parades. It is not used for everyday activities like shopping.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral and fits any register. It is most commonly used in spoken Chinese for daily errands. Avoid using it if there is no actual line formed.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use '等待' when they mean '排队'. Remember that '排队' requires a physical line or sequence. Also, avoid saying '排队买' without stating what you are buying.
Tips
Use for sequence
Always use '排队' when referring to people standing in a physical line. It is the most natural word for daily life situations.
Don't confuse with waiting
Remember that '排队' implies a physical line exists. If you are just waiting in a room without a line, use '等待' instead.
Cultural etiquette
In China, '排队' is highly valued in public spaces. Failing to queue is considered impolite, especially in busy cities like Beijing or Shanghai.
Word Origin
The character '排' refers to pushing or arranging things in order. '队' refers to a group or a file of people. Together, they describe the action of organizing people into a file.
Cultural Context
Queuing culture has become a symbol of modernity in China. Urban centers promote '文明排队' (civilized queuing) as a key social value.
Memory Tip
Think of '排' (row/arrange) and '队' (team/line). You are arranging yourself into a team-like line!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions你可以说“排长队”或者“排起了长龙”。这两种表达都形象地说明了队伍非常长。
排队强调的是站成一排这一具体的动作和秩序，而等待只强调在时间上进行守候。你可以等待某人，但不能说排队某人。
可以的，通常后面接表示目的的动词短语。例如：排队买票、排队结账。
在非常正式的场合，有时会使用“等候”或“依次办理”。但在绝大多数情况下，“排队”本身就是中性且得体的。
Test Yourself
大家都在超市门口___买打折商品。
因为有买商品的具体目的且通常需要形成队列，所以用排队最贴切。
如果一个人在银行柜台前站成一排，他在做什么？
在银行办理业务时站成一排就是排队。
买票 / 正在 / 我们 / 排队
标准的语序是：主语+正在+动词+目的。
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Summary
To stand in an orderly line while waiting for a turn.
- To stand in a line waiting for your turn.
- Commonly used in public service settings.
- Emphasizes order and patience in daily life.
Use for sequence
Always use '排队' when referring to people standing in a physical line. It is the most natural word for daily life situations.
Don't confuse with waiting
Remember that '排队' implies a physical line exists. If you are just waiting in a room without a line, use '等待' instead.
Cultural etiquette
In China, '排队' is highly valued in public spaces. Failing to queue is considered impolite, especially in busy cities like Beijing or Shanghai.
Examples
4 of 4我们在这里排队买票。
We are queuing here to buy tickets.
请各位乘客自觉排队。
Please passengers queue voluntarily.
人太多了，排队排得好累。
There are too many people, queuing is so tiring.
排队现象反映了公共秩序的建设。
The phenomenon of queuing reflects the construction of public order.
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