How to Say ‘Elevated highway’ in Simplified Chinese
高架
gāo jià
[gāojià]
🇨🇳 In China: Big cities such as Shanghai rely heavily on 高架 (gāo jià). Drivers often switch between these and the side roads underneath depending on traffic, and that is a frequent reason for a higher fare.
Phrase Breakdown
高架
gāo jià
[gāojià]
elevated road; overpass
A raised expressway built above city streets.
走高架更快。
Taking the elevated road is faster.
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