How to Say ‘A route / a road’ in Simplified Chinese
个路
gè lù
[guh loo]
💬 Usage Tip: In casual speech, [个] can work as a general counting word before nouns, even where textbook Chinese might use a more specific one. You'll hear patterns like [选个路], [找个地方], [换个司机].
Phrase Breakdown
个
gè
[guh]
a; one (measure word)
A very common measure word used before many nouns. Here it helps form 'a route' in casual speech.
我给您选个路。
I'll choose a route for you.
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Refers to a road, street, or route. In a taxi situation, it often means the way to the destination.
这条路不太堵。
This road isn't too congested.
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