broad road; bright future; easy path
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the ancient great road through Yang Pass leading to the Western Regions; broad highway
literaryLiterally refers to the famous Silk Road route through Yangguan (Yang Pass) in Gansu. Often contrasted with 独木桥 (single-plank bridge) in idioms.
The Yangguan Road was a vital strategic pass on the Silk Road.
Ancient merchants and travelers mostly chose the Yangguan Road to travel west.
noun
bright future; easy path to success; broad way
neutralMetaphorical usage indicating a safe, easy, or prosperous path, often contrasted with 独木桥 (a risky single-plank bridge). Commonly used in the idiom '你走你的阳关道，我过我的独木桥' meaning to go one's separate ways.
You take your broad road, and I'll cross my single-plank bridge (let's go our separate ways).
All roads lead to Rome, so why not take the easy path?
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He chose the easy path, while I prefer the challenge of the single-plank bridge.