Chinese
xiànlù
Meaning: line; circuit; route
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

線路
線
路
线路
线
路

Example sentences

Due to the storm, the telephone line was interrupted.
這條新的地鐵線路下個月就要開通了。
这条新的地铁线路下个月就要开通了。
The new subway line will open next month.
這家公司自去年起開始運營新的高鐵線路。
这家公司自去年起开始运营新的高铁线路。
This company started operating a new high-speed rail line last year.
這座城市正在鋪設新的地鐵線路。
这座城市正在铺设新的地铁线路。
The city is currently laying new subway lines.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific path for electricity, signals (like telephone or internet), or transportation.

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