公
路

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The word "公路" is formed by combining the character "公", which means public or common, with the character "路", which means road or path; together they create a compound meaning "public road", specifically referring to a highway or thoroughfare accessible for general use.

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这条公路很平坦。

Zhè tiáo gōnglù hěn píngtǎn.

This road is very smooth.

我们沿着公路开车回家。

Wǒmen yánzhe gōnglù kāichē huí jiā.

We drive home along the road.

如果公路堵塞，我们会迟到。

Rúguǒ gōnglù dǔsè, wǒmen huì chídào.

If the road is congested, we will be late.

政府在山区修建了一条新的公路。

Zhèngfǔ zài shānqū xiūjiànle yī tiáo xīn de gōnglù.

The government built a new road in the mountainous area.

为了促进经济发展，国家计划扩建这条重要的公路。

Wèile cùjìn jīngjì fāzhǎn, guójiā jìhuà kuòjiàn zhè tiáo zhòngyào de gōnglù.

To promote economic development, the country plans to expand this important road.

Word Definition - 公路

gōng lù highway; road; CL:條|条[tiáo]

Individual Character Details

公 gōng
路 lù, lù