Chinese
sīchóuzhīlù
Meaning: Silk Road
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

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.
西漢時期,絲綢之路的開闢促進了中西方文化的交流。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchange between China and the West.
張騫出使西域,開闢了絲綢之路。
Zhang Qian was sent as an envoy to the Western Regions, opening the Silk Road.

Usage Notes

Refers to the historical network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

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