How to Say ‘The traffic ahead was very bad.’ in Traditional Chinese
前面很塞車。
qián miàn hěn sāi chē
[chyen myen huhn sigh chuh]
💬 Usage Tip: [塞車] is the standard Taiwan word for traffic being jammed up. [很] here often just completes the sentence, so [前面很塞車] is a normal way to say "there was heavy traffic ahead."
Phrase Breakdown
前面
qián miàn
[chyen myen]
ahead; in front
Refers to the area or road in front of you.
前面很塞車，我們可能要晚一點到。
There’s heavy traffic ahead, so we may arrive a bit later.
很塞車
hěn sāi chē
very congested; heavy traffic
Describes a road being crowded with cars and moving slowly.
這條路很塞車。
This road has heavy traffic.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[huhn]
very
An adverb meaning very, often placed before adjectives or stative verbs.
今天前面很塞車。
Traffic ahead is very bad today.
塞車
sāi chē
[sigh chuh]
traffic jam; congested traffic
Describes road traffic being heavily congested.
這條路一到晚上就塞車。
This road gets congested as soon as evening comes.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real scenarios helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”
Laura H., 28, Photographer
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s scenario-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker