小路

• 병음: xiǎo lù
• 한자 분석: 小 = small; 路 = 足 + 各 (foot + each direction — a road walked by feet)

뜻

좁은 길; 오솔길.

Evokes rural or natural settings, hidden shortcuts, or intimate routes. Frequently used in literary and poetic contexts to create a sense of tranquility, remoteness, or a journey off the beaten track. Also used literally for alleyways or back lanes.

예문

1. 沿着村边的那条小路走下去，便能看见一片开阔的田野。
2. 他发现了一条穿越树林的小路，比公路近了将近一半的路程。
3. 清晨漫步于弯曲的石板小路上，感受着薄雾中沁人心脾的清新气息。

사용 가이드

맥락: nature, travel, literature

어조: peaceful

올바른 표현

• 这条弯曲的小路穿越了整片竹林，是附近居民晨练散步的绝佳去处。(This winding path runs through the entire bamboo grove — an ideal spot for nearby residents to walk and exercise in the morning.)
• 他摸黑走上了一条陌生的小路，借着月光辨认方向，最终找到了出口。(He ventured down an unfamiliar narrow path in the dark, using moonlight to find his bearings, and eventually reached the exit.)

피해야 할 표현

• 走小路吧，更快 — perfectly natural in speech; just note that in formal writing 小道 may also be used, and 捷径 specifically means 'shortcut'

기원과 역사

小 (small/narrow) + 路 (road/path) — a small or narrow road

문화적 배경

시대: Classical–Modern

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal