高架桥 (gāo jià qiáo) — viaduct; overpass
Definition
An elevated roadway or bridge built above ground level to carry traffic over roads, rivers, or other obstacles. Unlike a regular 桥, it is a long, multi-span structure typically used for vehicles in urban expressway systems.
noun
viaductoverpass
Measure word · 座
Examples
- 高架桥，。Zhè zuò chéng shì xīn jiàn le yí zuò gāo jià qiáo, huǎn jiě le jiāo tōng yōng dǔ.This city built a new viaduct, which relieved traffic congestion.
- 高架桥，。gāo jià qiáo Shàng jìn zhǐ xíng rén tōng xíng, zhī yǔn xǔ chē liàng tōng guò.Pedestrians are prohibited on the overpass; only vehicles are allowed.
- 高架桥，。Kāi chē cóng gāo jià qiáo zǒu, kě yǐ shěng xià bù shǎo shí jiān.Driving via the viaduct can save a lot of time.
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