How to Say ‘This road’ in Simplified Chinese
这条路
zhè tiáo lù
[juh tyow loo]
💬 Usage Tip: [条] is the measure word often used for long narrow things like roads, rivers, and pants legs. So [这条路] follows the common pattern [这 + measure word + noun], like [这条河].
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Demonstrative word meaning 'this,' used for something near the speaker or being pointed out.
这条路平时不堵。
This road usually isn't congested.
条
tiáo
[tyow]
classifier for long narrow things
Measure word used for roads, rivers, fish, and other long narrow objects.
这条路今天特别慢。
This road is especially slow today.
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Refers to a road, street, or route taken during travel.
这条路是不是更远？
Is this route farther?
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