高
速

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The Chinese word "高速" is formed by combining the character "高", meaning "high", with the character "速", meaning "speed", to create a compound term that literally translates to "high speed", used specifically to describe things like roads or trains designed for rapid travel.

Example Sentences Hide

我们开车上高速。

Wǒmen kāichē shàng gāosù.

We drive onto the expressway.

高速公路上车很多。

Gāosù gōnglù shàng chē hěnduō.

There are many cars on the expressway.

他每天在高速上开车去上班。

Tā měitiān zài gāosù shàng kāichē qù shàngbān.

He drives on the expressway to work every day.

高速铁路让旅行更快捷。

Gāosù tiělù ràng lǚxíng gèng kuàijié.

High-speed rail makes travel more efficient.

由于高速维修，我们不得不绕道而行。

Yóuyú gāosù wéixiū, wǒmen bùdébù ràodào ér xíng.

Due to expressway maintenance, we had to take a detour.

Word Definition - 高速

gāo sù high speed; expressway (abbr. for 高速公路[gāo sù gōng lù])

Individual Character Details

高 gāo, gāo
速 sù