How to Say ‘On the way’ in Simplified Chinese
路上
lù shàng
[loo shahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [路上] literally means "on the road," and in context it means "on the way" or "during the trip."
🇨🇳 In China: This phrase appears in many caring expressions, showing concern for someone's safety or travel.
Phrase Breakdown
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Means road or path; often used in phrases about travel or being on the way.
这条路上车很多。
There are many cars on this road.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; above
A location word meaning 'on' or 'above'; in 路上 it means 'on the way.'
我在路上。
I’m on the way.
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