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.
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