Definition
走道 is a colloquial verb-object compound meaning 'to walk along a road or path' or 'to travel on foot'. It behaves as a separable verb (离合词): the verb 走 and object 道 can be split to insert duration, aspect markers, or complements, e.g., 走了半天的道 ('walked for half a day'). It is distinct from the noun 走道 (corridor/aisle), which is a different word. Use 走道 when you want to emphasize the road or path being walked on, similar to 走路 but more specific.
v.o.
(colloquial, colloquial) to walkto travelto be on the road
Examples
- 們走道縣。Wǒmen míngtiān zǒu dào qù xiànchéng.We'll walk to the county seat tomorrow.
- 走道。Tā zǒu dào zǒu de hěn màn.He walks very slowly.
- ，終。Wǒ zǒu le zhěngzhěng yì tiān de dào, zhōngyú dào le.I walked for an entire day and finally arrived.
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