Definition
长龙 is a figurative noun that literally means 'long dragon'. In modern Chinese it is used as a vivid metaphor for a long queue of people (e.g., at a ticket window, bank, or festival) or a long line of vehicles (e.g., in traffic). The dragon image emphasizes the length and winding shape, so it is more descriptive than a plain 'queue'.
n.
a long queue / line (of people or vehicles)
Examples
- 长龙。Chūnjié qián huǒchēzhàn ménkǒu pái qǐ le yì tiáo cháng.A long queue formed at the train station entrance before the Spring Festival.
- ，长龙。Gāosù gōnglù shàng dǔchē, qìchē pái chéng le cháng.There was a traffic jam on the highway, and cars lined up like a long dragon.
- ，长龙。Zhè jiā diàn kāiyè dì yì tiān, gùkè pái chéng le cháng.On the first day of its opening, customers formed a long queue in front of the shop.
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