Meanings of 公路
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高速公路 (gāosù gōnglù) refers specifically to a highway designed for high-speed traffic, while 公路 (gōnglù) can refer to any public road, regardless of speed.
公路 is often used in formal contexts relating to transportation and infrastructure. Common collocations include '公路交通' (highway traffic) and '公路建设' (highway construction). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can lead to confusion.
公路 is relevant for HSK 4 learners as it connects to travel and direction vocabulary. Students should focus on using it in sentences related to transportation and get familiar with related terms like '高速公路' (expressway) and '乡村公路' (rural road).
Learners often confuse 公路 with other types of roads, such as 小路 (xiǎolù, path) or 马路 (mǎlù, street). It's important to remember that 公路 specifically refers to public highways.
Pronunciation of 公路
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Component Characters
How to say highway in Chinese
“highway” in Chinese is公路
公路 (gōnglù) refers to a highway or a public road that is typically designed for fast traffic. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel, transportation, and infrastructure. The term emphasizes public access and is distinct from private roads or pathways.
When to use 公路
公路 is often used in formal contexts relating to transportation and infrastructure. Common collocations include '公路交通' (highway traffic) and '公路建设' (highway construction). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can lead to confusion.
公路 or something close to it
高速公路 (gāosù gōnglù) refers specifically to a highway designed for high-speed traffic, while 公路 (gōnglù) can refer to any public road, regardless of speed.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 公路 with other types of roads, such as 小路 (xiǎolù, path) or 马路 (mǎlù, street). It's important to remember that 公路 specifically refers to public highways.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 公路
公路 refers specifically to public highways, while 道路 is a more general term for roads, which can include private roads.
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