铁
路

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The word "铁路" is formed by combining the character "铁", which means "iron", with the character "路", which means "road", resulting in a compound that literally translates to "iron road" and specifically refers to a railway.

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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