上路

shànglù

verb #5,918

Meanings

1 to set out on a journey
2 to hit the road
3 to get started

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Examples

我们明天一早就上路。

Wǒmen míngtiān yīzǎo jiù shànglù.

We'll hit the road first thing tomorrow morning.

准备好了吗？该上路了。

Zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma? Gāi shànglù le.

Are you ready? It's time to set out.

Tips

usage

上路 literally means 'get on the road.' It can also be used as a euphemism for dying (embarking on the final journey), though this usage is less common in everyday speech.

Stroke Order

上 shàng

路 lù