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Referring to a highway or road with 公路 (gōnglù)
Direction & Movement
Location & Position
Explanation
The noun 公路 (gōnglù) means 'highway' or 'road.' It specifically refers to public roads, especially major routes between cities. It is distinct from 马路 (street) or 高速公路 (expressway/freeway).
Examples
这条公路连接了两座大城市。
Zhè tiáo gōnglù liánjiē le liǎng zuò dà chéngshì.
This highway connects two major cities.
他们计划在山区修建一条新公路。
Tāmen jìhuà zài shānqū xiūjiàn yì tiáo xīn gōnglù.
They plan to build a new highway in the mountainous area.
公路两边种满了高大的树木。
Gōnglù liǎng biān zhǒng mǎn le gāodà de shùmù.
Both sides of the highway are lined with tall trees.