死路

sǐlù

noun #15,638

Meanings

继续这样下去是一条死路。

Jìxù zhèyàng xiàqù shì yītiáo sǐlù.

Continuing like this is a dead end.

usage

死路一条 (sǐlù yī tiáo) is a common set phrase meaning 'a dead end / certain doom.' It reverses the usual measure-word order for emphasis.

死 sǐ

路 lù