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“underpass” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindì xià tōng dào

Example

从车站出来后,走过地下通道就到了。cóng chē zhàn chū lái hòu zǒu guò dì xià tōng dào jiù dào le

After leaving the station, walk through the underpass and you will arrive.

Illustration for 地下通道 (underpass)

How to say “underpass” in Chinese

“Underpass” in Chinese is 地下通道 (dì xià tōng dào).

A covered path below street level that connects places while keeping traffic or travelers separate from the surface above.

Full entry for 地下通道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 地下通道

下班高峰时,很多人会走地下通道避开路口的红绿灯。xià bān gāo fēng shí hěn duō rén huì zǒu dì xià tōng dào bì kāi lù kǒu de hóng lǜ dēng

During rush hour, many people walk through the underpass to avoid the traffic lights at the intersection.

Tips for using 地下通道

  • English speakers may associate this kind of route mainly with vehicles, but Chinese uses the noun naturally for pedestrian links between stations, streets, and nearby buildings.

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