上路

shànglù

verb #5,918

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

HSK 2

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.

HSK 7-9

我们明天一早就上路。

Wǒmen míngtiān yīzǎo jiù shànglù.

We'll hit the road first thing tomorrow morning.

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