Chinese
tiělù
Meaning: railway; railroad
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鐵路
鐵
路
铁路
铁
路

Example sentences

This railway connects two cities.
這座城市有發達的地下鐵路網。
这座城市有发达的地下铁路网。
This city has a well-developed underground railway network.
這些貨物將通過鐵路進行運輸。
这些货物将通过铁路进行运输。
These goods will be transported by rail.
這條新鐵路縮短了城際往返的時間。
这条新铁路缩短了城际往返的时间。
This new railway line has shortened the travel time between cities.
這條路與鐵路交叉,請小心駕駛。
这条路与铁路交叉,请小心驾驶。
This road intersects with the railway, please drive carefully.
這條新鐵路將於下個月正式通車。
这条新铁路将于下个月正式通车。
This new railway will officially open for traffic next month.
這條鐵路沿線有很多美麗的風景。
这条铁路沿线有很多美丽的风景。
There are many beautiful sceneries along this railway line.
城際鐵路的開通縮短了城市間的距離。
城际铁路的开通缩短了城市间的距离。
The opening of the intercity railway shortened the distance between cities.

Usage Notes

Refers to the track or the system of rail transport.

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