Definition
让道 means 'to make way' or 'to give way to someone'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the verb 让 and the object 道 can be split, allowing a measure word or other modifier between them, as in 让个道. When specifying who you're giving way to, use the 给-construction: 给某人让道.
v.o.
to give wayto make way (for someone)
Examples
- 让道，。Qiánmiàn de chē ràng dào le, wǒmen kuài zǒu ba.The car ahead made way, let's go quickly.
- ，。Máfan nín ràng gè dào, wǒ gǎn shíjiān.Could you please make way? I'm in a hurry.
- ，让道。Zài yōngjǐ de jiēdào shàng, xíngrén yīnggāi gěi chēliàng ràng dào.On crowded streets, pedestrians should give way to vehicles.
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