sau1 lou6修路
Jyutpingsau1 lou6
Yalesāu louh
Definition
To repair or mend a road.
neutralworktransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of fixing a road surface or infrastructure. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, people often prefer using the more descriptive phrase 整路 when talking about the activity in casual conversation.
Examples
The road is broken, when will the government finally agree to repair it?
They have to repair the road here tonight, remember to take a detour.
Related words
Common phrases
road repair work
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 修理, which is used for repairing smaller objects like appliances or electronics. Using 修路 for anything other than actual roads or paths will sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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