Chinese
qiáoliáng
Meaning: bridge
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

橋樑
橋
樑
桥梁
桥
梁

Example sentences

Language is the bridge of communication.
橋樑正在施工,往來車輛請小心通行。
桥梁正在施工,往来车辆请小心通行。
The bridge is under construction, so passing vehicles should pass through carefully.
這座古老的橋樑堪稱建築史上的奇蹟。
这座古老的桥梁堪称建筑史上的奇迹。
This ancient bridge can be called a miracle in architectural history.
絲綢之路在古代是東西方文化交流的重要橋樑。
丝绸之路在古代是东西方文化交流的重要桥梁。
The Silk Road was an important bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West in ancient times.
江南水鄉以其獨特的橋樑和水道聞名於世。
江南水乡以其独特的桥梁和水道闻名于世。
The Jiangnan water villages are world-famous for their unique bridges and waterways.
工程師正在安裝橋樑的支架。
工程师正在安装桥梁的支架。
The engineers are installing the supports for the bridge.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a physical structure or a metaphorical connection.

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