过道

guòdào

passageway

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"过道" refers to a passageway or aisle, typically a narrow corridor inside buildings, vehicles, or public places. It is commonly used to describe spaces that allow people to pass through or move between rooms or seats.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "过道" in contexts like cinemas, trains, airplanes, or buildings where clear passage is necessary. It usually implies a narrow space that should be kept clear to avoid blocking movement.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 过道 (on the aisle): often used to indicate location, e.g., "过道东西" (put things on the aisle).
  • 过道 (the aisle is narrow): describes the physical characteristic.
  • 过道 (inside the aisle): used to specify something happening within the passage.

Usage Tips

When using "过道," it often carries a practical implication about keeping the space clear or being careful while moving. It is more specific than general words for "road" or "path" because it refers to indoor or confined passageways. Avoid confusing it with "道路," which usually means outdoor roads or streets.

Example Sentences

请不要在过道上放东西,以免阻碍通行。

Qǐng bú yào zài guòdào shàng fàng dōngxi, yǐmiǎn zǔ'ài tōngxíng.

Please do not put things in the aisle to avoid blocking passage.

电影院的过道很窄,大家走路时要小心。

Diànyǐngyuàn de guòdào hěn zhǎi, dàjiā zǒulù shí yào xiǎoxīn.

The aisle in the cinema is narrow, everyone should be careful when walking.

火车车厢中间有一个过道,方便乘客上下车。

Huǒchē chēxiāng zhōngjiān yǒu yí gè guòdào, fāngbiàn chéngkè shàng xià chē.

There is an aisle in the middle of the train carriage to facilitate