车道

• Pinyin: chē dào
• Desglose de hanzi: 车 = pictograph of a vehicle; 道 = 辶 (movement) + 首 (head)

Significado

carril (de tráfico)

Used for all types of lanes including regular lanes, bike lanes, bus lanes, and turning lanes. Common in traffic discussions and driving instructions.

Ejemplos

1. 这条高速公路有六条车道。
2. 请保持在自己的车道内行驶。
3. 公交车专用车道禁止私家车驶入。

Guía de uso

Contexto: traffic, driving

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 变换车道前要先看后视镜。(Check your rearview mirror before changing lanes.)
• 最左边的车道是超车道。(The leftmost lane is the passing lane.)

Incorrecto

• 我走在车道上 (Pedestrians shouldn't walk in vehicle lanes — use 人行道 for sidewalk)

Origen e historia

Compound of 车 (vehicle) and 道 (road, way). A modern traffic term.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal