Definition
列队 is a separable verb meaning 'to line up' or 'to form ranks'. It's commonly used in military, sports, or formal settings where people arrange themselves in an orderly line. As a 离合词 (separable verb), the object 队 can split off from the verb 列 when adding numerals, measure words, or complements, e.g. 列成两队 (form two lines). The verb focuses on the action of forming the line, not just standing in one.
v.o.
to form ranksto line up (people in formation)
Examples
- 。Shìbīngmen zài cāochǎng shàng liè duì.The soldiers are lining up on the drill ground.
- 。Yùndòngyuánmen liè hǎo duì děngdài bǐsài kāishǐ.The athletes formed a line and waited for the game to start.
- 。Qǐng quántǐ xuéshēng liè chéng sì duì.All students please form four lines.
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