Writing
天桥 (tiān qiáo) — how to say "overpass" in Chinese
天桥
Overpass
noun
Character composition
天
sky
桥
bridge
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
走过天桥
zǒu guò tiān qiáo
walk over the overpass
Examples
这个天桥在市中心很热闹。
This overpass in the city center is very busy.
我走天桥。
I walk on the overpass.
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Frequently asked questions
Overpass meaning in Chinese
"overpass" in Chinese is 天桥 (tiān qiáo).
What does 天桥 mean in English?
天桥 (tiān qiáo) means "Overpass".
How is 天桥 pronounced?
It is pronounced tiān qiáo (written as tian qiao, tianqiao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "overpass" in Chinese characters?
It is written 天桥: 天 has 4 strokes, 桥 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 天桥?
天桥 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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