远路 (yuǎn lù) — a long way; long distance; roundabout way

Definition

A noun meaning a long route or roundabout way (often the longer path in distance or time, not necessarily a detour). Compare with 远 (adjective 'far') — 远路 names the route itself, not the distance.

noun

a long waylong distanceroundabout way

Measure word · 条

Examples

远路。
Cóng zhè r dào huǒ chē zhàn zǒu yuǎn lù yào yí gè xiǎo shí.
It takes an hour to walk the long way from here to the train station.
，远路。
Tā wèi le kàn fēng jǐng, tè yì rào le yuǎn lù.
He deliberately took the roundabout way to see the scenery.
远路。
Kāi chē zǒu gāo sù bǐ zǒu yuǎn lù kuài duō le.
Driving on the highway is much faster than taking the long way.