English–Chinese
“tunnel” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsuì dào
Example
这条隧道很长。zhè tiáo suì dào hěn cháng
This tunnel is very long.
How to say “tunnel” in Chinese
“Tunnel” in Chinese is 隧道 (suì dào).
A constructed corridor provides a direct way through a mountain, underground space, or other barrier.
Example sentences with 隧道
这座隧道全长两公里，内有紧急通道。zhè zuò suì dào quán cháng liǎng gōng lǐ nèi yǒu jǐn jí tōng dào
This tunnel is two kilometers in length and has an emergency passage.
Tips for using 隧道
- When describing movement, 通过 (tōngguò, "pass through") focuses on using a route, while 穿过 (chuānguò, "go through") focuses on crossing from one side to the other.