Definition
路段 (lù duàn) refers to a specific, defined section or stretch of a road or railway — it's a part of the whole, not the entire road. This distinguishes it from 道路 (dào lù, general road/path) and 公路 (gōng lù, highway), which name the full route. It's commonly used in traffic reports, construction notices, and navigation.
noun
section or stretch of a road or railway
Examples
- 路段，。Zhè duàn lù duàn hěn wēixiǎn, wǎnshang kāichē yào xiǎoxīn.This stretch of road is very dangerous; be careful driving at night.
- 路段，。Qiánmiàn nà duàn lù duàn zhèngzài shīgōng, xūyào ràoxíng.That section ahead is under construction; you need to take a detour.
- 路段，。Zhège lù duàn jīngcháng dǔchē, zuì hǎo zǒu bié de lù.This section of road often has traffic jams; it's best to take another route.
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