路上 lùshang on the road
on the road; on the way; en route
How to remember 路上: 路 road + 上 above = on the road.
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How it is used
- 'On the way / en route' - 路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) take care on the way; 在路上 (zài lùshang) on the road.
- Frames the journey time between two points, not just a physical road surface: 路上花了两小时 (spent two hours getting there).
- 上 here is neutral tone: lùshang.
Example sentences
- 路上没什么车 。 Lùshàng méishénme chē.There are no cars on the street.
- 路上的行人很少。 Lùshang de xíngrén hěn shǎo.There are very few pedestrians on the street.