路 (lù) - Road, path, route & journey

路Tone 4

lù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

路 · lù

Road, path, route;

journey;

means, way;

region, area;

sequence, order;

type, sort;

surname Lu.

Road, path, routejourneymeans, way

Usage highlights

RoadHighwayRouteJourneyWay outSubway

Synonyms

  • 道— way, path, road
  • 径— path, track
  • 途— way, road, route

Antonyms

  • 堵— blocked, obstructed (antonym to clear path)
  • 塞— blocked, congested

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked along the road (马路).
  • This is the route to the city (路线).
  • He is on a long journey (旅途).
  • There is a way to solve this problem (出路).

Collocations

  • Road(道路)
  • Highway(公路)
  • Route(路线)
  • Journey(路途)
  • Way out(出路)
  • Subway(地铁)

Idioms

  • To take a wrong path(误入歧途)
  • A narrow escape(死里逃生)
  • To pave the way(开路先锋)
  • Broad road leading to all directions(四通八达)
  • To abandon the dark and seek the light(弃暗投明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 路 is fundamental in Chinese culture, symbolizing journey, progress, and the path of life.
  • It is a common surname in China, ranking among the top 100 surnames.
  • In Daoist and Buddhist contexts, '路' can metaphorically represent the spiritual path or way (道).

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