地
道

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The word 地道 is formed by combining the character 地, meaning "earth" or "ground", with 道, meaning "way" or "path"; their semantic meanings directly merge to create a compound word that literally signifies an "underground path" or "tunnel".

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这是地道的中国菜。

Zhè shì dìdào de Zhōngguó cài.

This is authentic Chinese food.

军队挖了一条地道。

Jūnduì wāle yī tiáo dìdào.

The army dug a tunnel.

他说一口地道的北京话。

Tā shuō yī kǒu dìdào de Běijīng huà.

He speaks authentic Beijing dialect.

这座城市有很多历史悠久的古地道。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu hěnduō lìshǐ yōujiǔ de gǔ dìdào.

This city has many ancient tunnels with a long history.

为了体验地道的当地文化，我们特意住在民宿里。

Wèile tǐyàn dìdào de dāngdì wénhuà, wǒmen tèyì zhù zài mínsù lǐ.

In order to experience authentic local culture, we deliberately stayed in a homestay.

Word Definition - 地道

dì dao tunnel; causeway; authentic; genuine; proper

Individual Character Details

地 de, dì
道 dào