铁
路

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The word 铁路 (tiělù) is formed by combining the character for "iron" (铁) with the character for "road" or "path" (路). It is a direct, conceptual compound where the two independent ideas are merged to create a new, single concept: an "iron road", which logically and visually represents a railway or railroad.

Example Sentences Hide

铁路非常有用。

Tiělù fēicháng yǒuyòng.

Railways are very useful.

这条铁路通往上海。

Zhè tiáo tiělù tōngwǎng Shànghǎi.

This railway leads to Shanghai.

铁路运输成本较低。

Tiělù yùnshū chéngběn jiào dī.

Railway transportation costs are relatively low.

政府计划建设新的铁路线。

Zhèngfǔ jìhuà jiànshè xīn de tiělù xiàn.

The government plans to build new railway lines.

高速铁路的发展促进了经济增长。

Gāosù tiělù de fāzhǎn cùjìnle jīngjì zēngzhǎng.

The development of high-speed railways promotes economic growth.

Word Definition - 铁路

tiě lù railroad; railway; CL:條|条[tiáo]

Individual Character Details

铁 tiě, tiě
路 lù, lù