旅途

• Pinyin: lǚ tú
• Hanzi breakdown: 旅 = 方 + 人 + 人 (travel); 途 = 辶 + 俞 (the way, course of a journey)

Meaning

Journey; the experience of being in transit or on a trip. Emphasises the state and feelings during travel rather than the itinerary.

旅途愉快 (have a pleasant journey) is a standard farewell expression. 旅途劳顿 (travel fatigue) and 旅途中 (while travelling/en route) are common phrases. More emotionally resonant than 旅程.

Examples

1. 旅途中偶遇的那位老人给她讲述了许多当地鲜为人知的历史故事。 During the trip, she happened to meet an elderly man who told her many little-known local historical stories.
2. 长途旅途十分疲惫，他一到达酒店便倒头大睡，直到第二天上午才醒来。 The long journey was exhausting; as soon as he got to the hotel, he collapsed into bed and didn’t wake up until the next morning.
3. 旅途中遭遇突发状况时，保持冷静、及时联系使馆是最明智的做法。 When unexpected situations come up during travel, staying calm and contacting the embassy promptly is the wisest course of action.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, farewell, everyday

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 祝您旅途愉快，早日归来。(Wishing you a pleasant journey and a swift return.)
• 旅途中遇到任何困难，都可以随时联系我们的客服团队。(If you encounter any difficulties during your journey, you can contact our customer service team at any time.)

Don't Say

• 将旅途仅用于长途旅行 — 旅途 can describe any journey regardless of distance; short trips and long expeditions both qualify

Origin & History

旅 (travel) + 途 (road/path/course) — the path and experience of travel

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal