paved path; corridor; passage
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
paved path (in a courtyard or cemetery leading to main buildings)
Refers to formal or ceremonial pathways in traditional Chinese architecture, temples, or cemeteries. Often paved with bricks or stone slabs. Also called 甬路.
Gǔ古
mù墓
qián前
de的
yǒng甬
dào道
liǎng两
páng旁
pái排
liè列
zhe着
shí石
xiàng像
。
Stone statues are arranged on both sides of the paved path in front of the ancient tomb.
Zhè这
zuò座
sì四
hé合
yuàn院
de的
yǒng甬
dào道
shì是
yòng用
qīng青
shí石
pū铺
chéng成
de的
。
The pathway of this courtyard house is paved with bluestone.
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Líng陵
mù墓
de的
yǒng甬
dào道
tōng通
xiàng向
dì地
gōng宫
shēn深
chù处
。
The passage of the mausoleum leads deep into the underground palace.
noun
corridor; passage; hallway
Refers to enclosed walkways connecting rooms or buildings, or underground passages. Can be used for buildings, hospitals, basements, or tunnels.
Qǐng请
yán沿
zhe着
yǒng甬
dào道
yī一
zhí直
zǒu走
dào到
jìn尽
tóu头
。
Please walk along the corridor all the way to the end.
Yī医
yuàn院
de的
yǒng甬
dào道
lǐ里
hěn很
ān安
jìng静
。
The hospital corridor is very quiet.
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Dì地
xià下
shì室
yǒu有
yī一
tiáo条
xiá狭
cháng长
de的
yǒng甬
dào道
。
There is a long narrow passage in the basement.