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路面lùmiànpavementHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16348, Hard
lùmiàn(lu4mian4)lu mian T4
  1. 1pavement
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March 24, 2026

路面lùmiàn(lu4mian4)

路面 (lùmiàn) refers to the surface of a road or pavement where vehicles and pedestrians travel. It encompasses various materials and conditions, such as asphalt, concrete, or cobblestones, and is commonly used in discussions about infrastructure and urban planning.

Strokes22Frequency#16348DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, the quality of 路面 is often a topic of public concern, especially in urban areas where infrastructure development is rapid. The condition of the pavement can reflect broader issues of city planning and maintenance.

Memory tip

Think of 路 (lù) as the 'road' and 面 (miàn) as the 'surface' — together they form 'road surface'. Imagine a smooth stretch of pavement where cars glide effortlessly, making it easy to remember that this word means pavement.

Meanings of 路面

lùmiàn(lu4mian4)
1pavement
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路面Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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路 (lù, road) - use 路面 when specifically referring to the surface rather than the road itself.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 路面 with 路 (road) alone, as they serve different grammatical functions. Usage is generally neutral, but in formal contexts, you might encounter it in discussions about transportation or civil engineering. Common collocations include '路面状况' (road surface conditions).

HSK Study Tips

路面 is not included in HSK levels but is relevant for learners focusing on transportation vocabulary. It connects with related words like 路 (road), 交通 (traffic), and 表面 (surface), emphasizing the importance of context in vocabulary acquisition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 路面 when referring to a road in general, leading to confusion. A correct example is saying '路面很平坦' (The pavement is very smooth), instead of just referring to it as '路' (road).

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Component characters

路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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How to say pavement in Chinese

“pavement” in Chinese is路面lùmiàn

路面 (lùmiàn) refers to the surface of a road or pavement where vehicles and pedestrians travel. It encompasses various materials and conditions, such as asphalt, concrete, or cobblestones, and is commonly used in discussions about infrastructure and urban planning.

When to use 路面

Be careful not to confuse 路面 with 路 (road) alone, as they serve different grammatical functions. Usage is generally neutral, but in formal contexts, you might encounter it in discussions about transportation or civil engineering. Common collocations include '路面状况' (road surface conditions).

路面 or something close to it

路 (lù, road) - use 路面 when specifically referring to the surface rather than the road itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 路面 when referring to a road in general, leading to confusion. A correct example is saying '路面很平坦' (The pavement is very smooth), instead of just referring to it as '路' (road).

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Yes, 路面 specifically refers to the surface of roads and pavements, but it can also apply to certain types of pathways.

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