里道 (lǐ dào) — inner lane (of a road or track); inside lane

Definition

The inner lane — the lane closest to the road's center divider (used on highways and tracks), as opposed to the outer lane 外道. Slower traffic typically keeps to 里道; faster traffic uses the outer lane to overtake.

noun

inner lane (of a road or track)inside lane

Measure word · 条

Examples

，里道。
Gāo sù gōng lù shàng, xiǎo xíng chē yīng gāi zǒu lǐ dào.
On the expressway, small vehicles should use the inner lane.
里道，。
Tā pǎo zài lǐ dào, bǐ duì shǒu kuài le yì miǎo.
He was running in the inside lane, one second faster than his opponent.
里道。
Zhuǎn wān shí qǐng tí qián jìn rù lǐ dào.
When turning, please get into the inner lane in advance.

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