Writing
线路 (xiàn lù) — how to say "route" in Chinese
线路
Route, line
noun
Character composition
线
line
路
road
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
足
Foot
#157 · zú · 7 strokes
Synonyms
路线
route
lùxiàn · of travel and transport
Collocations
换一条线路
huàn yī tiáo xiànlù
change to another route
Examples
我们坐地铁，这条线路很方便。
We take the subway, this line is very convenient.
这条线路很长。
This route is very long.
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Frequently asked questions
Route meaning in Chinese
"route" in Chinese is 线路 (xiàn lù).
What does 线路 mean in English?
线路 (xiàn lù) means "Route, line".
How is 线路 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn lù (written as xian lu, xianlu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "route" in Chinese characters?
It is written 线路: 线 has 8 strokes, 路 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 线路?
线路 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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