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    Expressing 'journey' with 旅途 (lǚtú)

    Direction & Movement
    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    旅途 (lǚtú) means "journey" or "trip," emphasizing the process of traveling rather than the destination. It is slightly more literary than 旅行 and often appears in contexts describing long or meaningful journeys. It can be used both literally and figuratively.

    Examples

    • 漫长的旅途让大家都很疲惫。

      màncháng de lǚtú ràng dàjiā dōu hěn píbèi.

      The long journey left everyone exhausted.

    • 祝你旅途愉快,一路平安!

      zhù nǐ lǚtú yúkuài, yílù píng'ān!

      Wishing you a pleasant journey and safe travels!

    • 这段旅途虽然辛苦,但收获很多。

      zhè duàn lǚtú suīrán xīnkǔ, dàn shōuhuò hěn duō.

      Although this journey was tough, there were many rewards.

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