The word functions as both a literal physical street and a metaphorical path for personal or societal growth.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to physical roads or paths for transport.
- Metaphorically represents life paths or development strategies.
- Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
常见语境：在城市规划中，常指“城市道路”；在励志语境中，常说“成功没有捷径，只有艰苦的道路”；在政治或学术讨论中，常指“发展道路”或“社会主义道路”。
- 1近义词辨析：“路”最通用，口语化程度高；“道路”较正式，涵盖面广；“途径”侧重于达成目的的方法或手段，不指代物理空间；“通道”侧重于连通性，常指特定的狭窄路径或内部走廊。掌握这些细微差别能让你的表达更具专业感。
Examples
这条道路因为施工而封闭了。
everydayThis road is closed due to construction.
我们必须坚持走和平发展的道路。
formalWe must persist in the path of peaceful development.
你选择什么样的道路，就会有什么样的未来。
informalWhatever path you choose, you will have that kind of future.
该研究探讨了技术创新的演进道路。
academicThis study explores the evolutionary path of technological innovation.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
条条大路通罗马
All roads lead to Rome.
人生道路
Life path
发展道路
Development path
Often Confused With
The most common and general term for 'road' or 'path'. It is used in daily conversation and can represent both physical and abstract meanings.
Focuses on the 'method' or 'means' to achieve a goal. It does not refer to a physical road or street.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '道路' for formal writing, policy discussions, or philosophical reflections. Use '路' for daily communication about streets and directions. '道路' carries more weight and seriousness than the simple '路'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '道路' to describe small paths inside a house, which is unnatural. '道路' is almost exclusively for outdoor or conceptual contexts. Confusing it with '途径' when referring to a physical street is also a common error.
Tips
Use in formal writing
When writing essays or professional reports, use '道路' instead of '路' to sound more sophisticated and precise.
Avoid literal confusion
Do not use '道路' when referring to a small indoor corridor; use '走廊' instead.
Metaphorical usage in culture
In Chinese culture, talking about 'the right path' (正道) is deeply tied to moral rectitude and social harmony.
Word Origin
The character '道' originates from the concept of a head guiding feet on a path. '路' comes from the concept of foot paths, together they form a formal term for travel and progression.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '走正道' (walking the right path) is synonymous with living an honest, moral life. It reflects the Confucian emphasis on following the 'Dao' (the Way).
Memory Tip
Think of '道' (way/principle) + '路' (road). It is a road that follows a principle, helping you remember both the physical and abstract meanings.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“路”是口语中最常用的词，适用范围广且随意；“道路”则较为正式，常用于书面语或讨论宏大叙事、人生哲学时。
可以。形容人生时，它代表个人的成长轨迹或选择的职业方向，例如“人生道路”。
常见的搭配有：修筑道路、探索道路、指明道路、走上……的道路。
在中文里不分可数与不可数，根据语境决定，既可以指代具体的某一条路，也可以指代抽象的概念。
Test Yourself
我们要为国家的未来开辟一条新的___。
在表达国家宏观发展方向时，使用“道路”最为正式且准确。
他在___上遇到了很多困难，但从未放弃。
形容个人经历的轨迹，应使用“人生道路”。
成功 / 没有 / 道路 / 捷径 / 的
符合逻辑的表达顺序是“成功的道路”作为主语。
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Summary
The word functions as both a literal physical street and a metaphorical path for personal or societal growth.
- Refers to physical roads or paths for transport.
- Metaphorically represents life paths or development strategies.
- Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
Use in formal writing
When writing essays or professional reports, use '道路' instead of '路' to sound more sophisticated and precise.
Avoid literal confusion
Do not use '道路' when referring to a small indoor corridor; use '走廊' instead.
Metaphorical usage in culture
In Chinese culture, talking about 'the right path' (正道) is deeply tied to moral rectitude and social harmony.
Examples
4 of 4这条道路因为施工而封闭了。
This road is closed due to construction.
我们必须坚持走和平发展的道路。
We must persist in the path of peaceful development.
你选择什么样的道路，就会有什么样的未来。
Whatever path you choose, you will have that kind of future.
该研究探讨了技术创新的演进道路。
This study explores the evolutionary path of technological innovation.
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一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
