line up; form ranks; fall in
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to line up; to form into ranks; to march in formation
Often used for organized groups (soldiers, students, crowds) moving or standing in orderly lines. Can be used for both temporary lining up and formal marching.
Shì士
bīng兵
men们
zài在
cāo操
chǎng场
shàng上
liè列
duì队
jí集
hé合
。
The soldiers assembled in formation on the parade ground.
Huān欢
yíng迎
de的
rén人
qún群
liè列
duì队
zhàn站
zài在
jiē街
dào道
liǎng两
páng旁
。
The welcoming crowd lined up on both sides of the street.
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Xué学
sheng生
men们
liè列
duì队
zǒu走
jìn进
huì会
chǎng场
。
The students filed into the venue in orderly lines.
Qún群
zhòng众
liè列
duì队
huān欢
yíng迎
guì贵
bīn宾
。
The masses lined up to welcome the distinguished guests.
Yóu游
xíng行
duì队
wu伍
liè列
duì队
qián前
jìn进
。
The parade contingent marched forward in formation.