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路况lùkuàngroad condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)HSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #24689, Hard
lùkuàng(lu4kuang4)lu kuang T4
  1. 1road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)
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March 24, 2026

路况(路況)lùkuàng(lu4kuang4)

路况 (lù kuàng) refers to the condition of a road, including factors such as surface quality, traffic flow, and any potential obstacles. It is commonly used in the context of travel and transportation, especially when discussing the state of roads for driving or commuting.

Strokes20Frequency#24689DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, road conditions are frequently monitored and reported, especially in urban areas with heavy traffic. This emphasis on 路况 is crucial for planning travel during holidays or major events, where traffic congestion can be significant.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'road' (路) that has 'condition' (况) indicators like a weather forecast. Picture a traffic light changing colors, signaling good or bad 'road conditions' depending on the flow. The character 路 looks like a long path, leading you to the right conditions.

Meanings of 路况

lùkuàng(lu4kuang4)
1road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)
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路况Simplified
路況Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When discussing 路况, it's important to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal but can also be used in news reports or travel advisories. Common collocations include '实时路况' (real-time road conditions) and '路况信息' (road condition information).

HSK Study Tips

While 路况 is not a specific HSK word, it incorporates characters that may appear in HSK levels 3 and above. Focus on understanding the individual characters 路 (road) and 况 (condition) to help deduce meaning in various contexts related to transportation or travel.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 路况 with 交通 (jiāotōng), which means 'traffic' rather than 'road condition.' A common mistake is saying '我想知道交通' when they mean '我想知道路况' to ask about road conditions.

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Component characters

路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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况kuàngmoreover
7 strokes冫
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How to say road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc) in Chinese

“road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)” in Chinese is路况lùkuàng

路况 (lù kuàng) refers to the condition of a road, including factors such as surface quality, traffic flow, and any potential obstacles. It is commonly used in the context of travel and transportation, especially when discussing the state of roads for driving or commuting.

When to use 路况

When discussing 路况, it's important to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal but can also be used in news reports or travel advisories. Common collocations include '实时路况' (real-time road conditions) and '路况信息' (road condition information).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 路况 with 交通 (jiāotōng), which means 'traffic' rather than 'road condition.' A common mistake is saying '我想知道交通' when they mean '我想知道路况' to ask about road conditions.

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路况 refers to the overall state of the road, including traffic flow and surface quality.

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