nai4 lou6泥路
Jyutpingnai4 lou6
Yalenàih louh
Definition
Dirt road; a road made entirely of natural soil.
colloquialplacesnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to unpaved paths made of natural soil, often found in rural areas or hiking trails. It carries a sense of being rugged or unmaintained compared to paved roads like 馬路. It is frequently used when describing shortcuts through countryside or village environments.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This dirt road is hard to walk on, and it gets all muddy when it rains.
Are you planning to take this dirt road to get to the village house?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 泥地, which refers to muddy ground or soil in general rather than a path or road intended for travel.
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