一路

• Pinyin: yī lù
• Hanzi breakdown: 一 = one, entire; 路 = 足 (foot) + 各 (each) — road, path

Meaning

All the way; throughout the journey; the same route. The entire path from one place to another, or experiences along the way.

As a noun, refers to a journey or path. As an adverb, means 'all along the way' or 'throughout.' Common phrases: 一路平安 (safe journey), 一路顺风 (have a good trip), 一路走来 (all the way until now).

Examples

1. 一路上我们说说笑笑，很快就到了。 We chatted and laughed all the way, and arrived quickly.
2. 祝你一路顺风！ Wish you a pleasant journey!
3. 一路走来，他经历了很多困难。 Throughout his journey, he has experienced many difficulties.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, farewell, reflection

Tone: warm

Do Say

• 一路小心！(Be careful on your way!)
• 一路上风景很美。(The scenery along the way was beautiful.)

Don't Say

• 说'一路在家'表示一直在家 (Don't use 一路 when there's no journey involved — use 一直; 一路 implies traveling or a path)

Origin & History

一 (one, all) + 路 (road, journey). Together meaning 'the entire road/journey.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal