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直路

zhílù
noun #37,428

Measure Word

一条直路 tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 straight road
  2. 2 direct route
  3. 3 straightforward path

Examples

HSK 1
做人要走直路。
Zuòrén yào zǒu zhílù.
In life, one should take the straight path.
HSK 3
前面是一段直路。
Qiánmiàn shì yí duàn zhílù.
Ahead is a stretch of straight road.
HSK 3
走直路比较快。
Zǒu zhílù bǐjiào kuài.
Taking the direct route is faster.

Tips

usage
Contrasts with 弯路 ('winding road'), which is also used figuratively to mean 'detour / wasted effort.' 走直路 vs 走弯路 is a common life-advice metaphor: 'take the straight path, don't make unnecessary detours.'

Stroke Order

直 zhí
路 lù