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路程 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
路程lùchéngrouteHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7959, Hard
路程lùchéngpath traveledHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7959, Hard
路程lùchéngdistance traveledHSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7959, Hard
路程lùchéngcourse (of development)HSK 6, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7959, Hard
lùchéng(lu4cheng2)lu cheng T4
  1. 1route
  2. 2path traveled
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March 24, 2026

路程lùchéng(lu4cheng2)

路程 (lùchéng) refers to the distance or route taken during travel. It is commonly used to describe both the physical distance between two locations as well as the metaphorical journey one might take in life or development. The term often emphasizes the journey rather than just the destination.

Strokes25Frequency#7959DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of '路程' is often tied to the idea of personal growth and life journeys, reflecting the importance of the experiences gained along the way rather than just the end goal.

Memory tip

Imagine a winding path (路) that you traverse (程) on a journey. The '路' resembles a road, while '程' can be associated with 'progress' or 'journeying forward.' Picture walking along this road, noting the distance you have covered.

Meanings of 路程

lùchéng(lu4cheng2)
1route
2path traveled
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路程Simplified
25Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

旅程 (lǚchéng) refers specifically to a journey or trip, often emphasizing the experience of travel, while 路程 (lùchéng) focuses more on the distance or route taken.

Usage Notes

Be aware that '路程' typically describes the distance traveled rather than the time taken. Common collocations include '路程遥远' (long distance) and '路程较短' (short distance). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; it is more suited for everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While '路程' may not be a specific HSK word, it connects to other travel-related vocabulary in levels 3 and 4, such as '路' (road) and '程' (journey). Focus on using it in sentences about travel to solidify its meaning and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '路程' with '行程' (itinerary), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的路程很紧张' (My route is very tight) should be corrected to '我的行程很紧张' (My itinerary is very tight).

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Component characters

路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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程chéngrule
HSK 712 strokes禾
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How to say route in Chinese

“route” in Chinese is路程lùchéng

路程 (lùchéng) refers to the distance or route taken during travel. It is commonly used to describe both the physical distance between two locations as well as the metaphorical journey one might take in life or development. The term often emphasizes the journey rather than just the destination.

When to use 路程

Be aware that '路程' typically describes the distance traveled rather than the time taken. Common collocations include '路程遥远' (long distance) and '路程较短' (short distance). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; it is more suited for everyday conversation.

路程 or something close to it

旅程 (lǚchéng) refers specifically to a journey or trip, often emphasizing the experience of travel, while 路程 (lùchéng) focuses more on the distance or route taken.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '路程' with '行程' (itinerary), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的路程很紧张' (My route is very tight) should be corrected to '我的行程很紧张' (My itinerary is very tight).

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'路程' can refer to both physical distances and metaphorical journeys in life.

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