How to Say ‘On the way; on the road’ in Traditional Chinese
路上
lù shàng
[loo shahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [路上] means "on the way" or "on the road," and often sets the situation for what follows. You can use it in phrases like [路上小心] or [路上塞車] "there's traffic on the way."
Phrase Breakdown
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Refers to the road or trip when someone is on the way somewhere.
路上如果塞車，麻煩您先打電話告知。
If there is traffic on the way, please call and inform us first.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; above
In this phrase, it helps form 'on the way' or 'during the trip.'
路上請慢慢開，我們會替您保留訂位。
Please drive carefully on the way; we will keep your reservation for you.
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