Chinese

gōnglù
Meaning: highway; public road
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公
路

Example sentences

This highway is very wide.
這條公路一直延伸到海邊。
这条公路一直延伸到海边。
This road extends all the way to the seaside.
這條公路貫穿了整個城市。
这条公路贯穿了整个城市。
This highway runs through the entire city.
警方在公路上攔截了一輛嫌疑車輛。
警方在公路上拦截了一辆嫌疑车辆。
The police intercepted a suspect vehicle on the highway.

Usage Notes

Refers to a public road, often a major one connecting cities.

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