Definition
立交桥 (lìjiāoqiáo) is a grade-separated overpass or flyover that allows intersecting roads to cross without traffic lights, common in urban areas. It differs from 桥 (qiáo), which is a general bridge for crossing water, valleys, or obstacles — 立交桥 specifically handles road intersections.
noun
overpassflyover
Examples
- 立交桥。Zhè zuò lì jiāo qiáo huǎnjiě le jiāotōng yōngdǔ.This overpass has eased traffic congestion.
- 立交桥。Wǒ jiā fùjìn yǒu yí zuò lì jiāo qiáo.There is an overpass near my home.
- 立交桥。Nà zuò lì jiāo qiáo shèjì de hěn xiàndài.That overpass is designed very modernly.
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