道口

dàokǒu

noun #28,956

Measure Word

一个道口 gè

Meanings

1 road junction
2 grade crossing
3 level crossing
4 intersection of road and railway

Characters

road / path / way

mouth / opening / entrance

Examples

HSK 7-9

火车道口的栏杆放下来了，汽车必须等待。

Huǒchē dàokǒu de lángǎn fàngxià lái le, qìchē bìxū děngdài.

The barrier at the railway crossing has come down, and cars must wait.

HSK 7-9

请注意前方道口，减速慢行。

Qǐng zhùyì qiánfāng dàokǒu, jiǎnsù mànxíng.

Please be aware of the crossing ahead and slow down.

Tips

usage

道口 most commonly refers to a railway level crossing (铁路道口). In broader usage it can also mean a road intersection or junction.

Stroke Order

道 dào

口 kǒu