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To stand in a line while waiting for one's turn or for something to become available.
在银行排队等待办理业务的人很多。
There are many people standing in line at the bank waiting to handle their business.
火车晚点，乘客只能排队等待。
The train is delayed, so passengers have to stand in line waiting.
Commonly used in everyday contexts involving queues for services, transportation, or events.
In China, queuing is highly valued in public spaces. '排队等待' reflects social order and respect for others' time. Avoid cutting in line, as it is considered extremely rude.
The phrase can be split for emphasis: '排队等待很久' (stood in line waiting for a long time) or '排队等待的人很多' (many people are waiting in line).
The phrase combines two verbs: '排队' (pái duì, to line up/form a queue) and '等待' (děng dài, to wait). Both terms are commonly used in Chinese to describe orderly waiting in lines.
This phrase emphasizes the act of waiting in a line, often implying patience and adherence to order. It is frequently used in public service contexts such as banks, hospitals, or transportation hubs.