路
road; distance; way; order
Meanings
9 senses · 44 examplesnoun
road; path; highway
Can refer to concrete paved roads or abstract paths
This main road connects two small towns.
We walked along the country path.
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The road is lined with tall plane trees.
He bought breakfast on his way to work.
This highway is very wide and smooth.
noun
distance; journey
Often used with numbers to indicate total travel distance
The distance from Beijing to Shanghai is over 1,000 kilometers.
This stretch of the journey took nearly two hours.
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Distance tests a horse's stamina; time reveals a person's character.
This hiking trip covers a distance of 50 kilometers.
We have already completed half of the journey.
noun
way; method; channel
Often used with diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech
We found a new way to make money.
This is the only way to solve this problem.
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He found a good job through his connections.
We need to explore new ways to survive.
This last resort has been blocked off.
noun
logic; train of thought
Used to describe organized thinking or writing style
His article has clear thinking and logical structure.
You should organize your thoughts before writing an essay.
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This teacher speaks very logically in class.
His notes are neat and well-organized.
The writing style of this thesis is very smooth.
noun
area; region; aspect
Used to specify a geographical area or category
This shop sells southern specialty products.
He is a foreign student from abroad.
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Heroes from all walks of life gathered together for the competition.
We need to purchase a batch of northern fruits.
All teams have arrived at the designated location.
noun
route; line
Used for transportation routes, military operations, etc.
The army launched an attack on the enemy in three routes.
Which route does this bus take?
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Route 7 bus passes through the city center.
We carried out the field expedition according to the planned route.
This shipping route connects Europe and North America.
quantifier
kind; grade; category
Used to categorize people, products, diseases, or roles
This type of people prefer quiet lives.
The quality of this first-grade goods is very good.
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This type of paper comes in several categories.
He is only a second- or third-tier actor.
quantifier
rank; file; row
formalSpecifically used to count military or formation teams
The soldiers lined up in four columns for the inspection.
This phalanx is made up of six vertical files.
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During military training, we were divided into three teams.
The parade team advanced in five files.
The athletes entered the arena in two vertical columns.
proper noun
surname Lu
Used as a family name
Mr. Lu is the new manager of our company.
I have a colleague whose last name is Lu.
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Professor Lu is very prestigious in academic circles.
Ms. Lu is the chief physician of this hospital.
The Lu family is a prominent local clan.