路
lù
road / route / line number
路 means road, route, or bus line number. When you hear "几路车" (jǐ lù chē), someone is asking which bus number. Bus numbers in Chinese cities are typically 1-3 digits followed by 路.
Example sentences
坐几路车可以到？
Zuò jǐ lù chē kěyǐ dào?
Which bus number goes there?
请问，去这里怎么走？
Qǐngwèn, qù zhèlǐ zěnme zǒu?
Excuse me, how do I get here?
How to use 路 in practice
路 is a transportation item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin lù, then connect it to the meaning “road / route / line number” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 坐几路车可以到？ / 请问，去这里怎么走？.
When you practice 路, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 路 only as “road / route / line number” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Asking directions guide, start a short conversation, and use 路 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 路 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only lù, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
How do I ask which bus number to take?
去...坐几路车？(Qù ... zuò jǐ lù chē?) — fill in your destination. The answer will be something like "坐8路车" (take bus number 8).
How can I remember 路 faster?
Say 路 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 路 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 路 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach