问路 (wèn lù) — to ask for directions
Definition
问路 is a verb-object phrase meaning 'to ask for directions' — more specific than just asking (问), since it always pairs with 路 'the way' or a place you're trying to reach.
verb
to ask for directions
Examples
- ，问路。Tā dì yī cì lái zhè ge chéng shì, xū yào wèn lù.He came to this city for the first time and needs to ask for directions.
- ，。Tā wèn guò lù, zhī dào zěn me qù nà lǐ.He asked for directions before and knows how to get there.
- 问路，。Nǐ kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī wèn lù, bú yòng wèn bié rén.You can use your phone to ask for directions, no need to ask others.
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