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How to Say ‘But the map says this road is farther.’ in Simplified Chinese

可是地图上说这条路更远。

kě shì dì tú shàng shuō zhè tiáo lù gèng yuǎn

[kuh-shrr dìtú shahng shwaw juh tyow loo gung ywen]

🇨🇳 In China: Pointing to the map app is the usual polite-but-firm way to push back on a route in China. It puts the disagreement on the app instead of the driver.

Phrase Breakdown

可是地图上说

kě shì dì tú shàng shuō

but the map says

可是 means 'but'. 地图上说 is literally 'on the map it says'. Say kěshì dìtú shang shuō.

Example

可是地图上说要左转。

But the map says to turn left.

Words in this phrase

可是

kě shì

[kuh-shrr]

but; however

Used to introduce a contrast or disagreement politely.

Example

可是打表不是这个价。

But the metered fare isn't this price.

地图

dì tú

[dìtú]

map

A drawing or app showing roads and places.

Example

这张地图很清楚。

This map is very clear.

上

shàng

[shahng]

on; upon

Combined with 路 to form 路上, meaning 'on the way.'

Example

去餐厅的时候路上慢点。

Take it slow on the way when going to the restaurant.

说

shuō

[shwaw]

to say; to speak

A very common verb meaning to say or speak.

Example

我想说，你很会搭配。

I want to say, you’re very good at matching outfits.

这条路更远。

zhè tiáo lù gèng yuǎn

this road is farther

这条路 means 'this road' and 更远 means 'farther'. Say zhè tiáo lù gèng yuǎn.

Example

这条路更远，那条路更近。

This road is farther; that road is closer.

Words in this phrase

这

zhè

[juh]

this

A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.

Example

这个活动来了很多公司代表。

Many company representatives came to this event.

条

tiáo

[tyow]

classifier for long narrow things

Measure word used for roads, rivers, fish, and other long narrow objects.

Example

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.

Example

这条路是不是更远？

Is this route farther?

更

gèng

[gung]

more; even more

Used to show a higher degree or an increase compared with before.

Example

了解团队以后，我更有兴趣加入你们。

After learning about the team, I am even more interested in joining you.

远

yuǎn

[ywen]

far

远 means far in distance.

Example

这个地方很远吗？

Is this place far?

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