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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'bridge' with 桥 (qiáo)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 桥 (qiáo) means 'bridge.' It refers to a structure built to span a physical obstacle such as a river or road. It is also used in compound words like 大桥 (large bridge) and figurative expressions meaning to connect or link things.

    Examples

    • 这座桥已经有一百多年的历史了。

      Zhè zuò qiáo yǐjīng yǒu yībǎi duō nián de lìshǐ le.

      This bridge already has over a hundred years of history.

    • 河上新建了一座桥,方便居民出行。

      Hé shàng xīn jiàn le yī zuò qiáo, fāngbiàn jūmín chūxíng.

      A new bridge was built over the river to make travel easier for residents.

    • 过了那座桥就到学校了。

      Guò le nà zuò qiáo jiù dào xuéxiào le.

      Once you cross that bridge, you'll reach the school.

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