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Stroke order animation for 路

Words with this Character

Core Meaning

The character primarily means 'road' or 'path' in a physical sense, referring to streets, highways, or routes people travel on. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when giving directions or describing locations.

Extended Meaning

Beyond the literal meaning, also metaphorically represents a 'way' or 'method' to do something, such as a way of learning or a life path. This figurative use is frequent in expressions about choices or approaches.

Common Collocations

  • (this road): used to specify a particular street or path.
  • (on the road): indicating location or time during travel.
  • 选择 (choose a path): metaphorical use about decisions or life directions.

Usage Notes

When using to mean 'road,' it often appears with measure words like (tiáo). In metaphorical contexts, it can describe abstract paths like career or methods. Avoid confusing with 线 (route/line), which is more formal and often used in transportation or planning contexts.

Register and Tone

is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is appropriate in casual conversations, formal directions, and literary contexts when discussing life paths or methods.

Example Sentences

这条路很宽,可以同时通行四辆车。

Zhè tiáo lù hěn kuān, kěyǐ tóngshí tōngxíng sì liàng chē.

This road is very wide; four cars can pass at the same time.

你知道去火车站的路怎么走吗?

Nǐ zhīdào qù huǒchēzhàn de lù zěnme zǒu ma?

Do you know how to get to the train station?

他在路上遇到了老朋友,两人聊了很久。

Tā zài lù shàng yùdào le lǎo péngyǒu, liǎng rén liáo le hěn jiǔ.

He met an old friend on the road, and they chatted for a long time.

学习汉语有很多路可以选择,比如参加课程或者自学。

Xuéxí hànyǔ yǒu hěn duō lù kěyǐ xuǎnzé, bǐrú cānjiā kèchéng huòzhě zìxué.

There are many ways to learn Chinese, such as attending classes or

他选择了一条不同的路,开始了自己的创业之路。

Tā xuǎnzé le yī tiáo bùtóng de lù, kāishǐ le zìjǐ de chuàngyè zhī lù.

He chose a different path and started his own entrepreneurial journey.