tou4 cing4途程
Jyutpingtou4 cing4
Yaletòuh chìhng
Definition
Journey; route; distance to be traveled.
neutraltraveltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the distance or the process of traveling from one point to another, often implying a sense of progression or a planned route. It is more formal than the everyday word 旅程 and is frequently used in contexts involving logistics, racing, or long-distance travel planning. Unlike 旅程 which focuses on the experience of a trip, 途程 emphasizes the path covered.
Examples
How long do you estimate this journey will take?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 旅程, but 途程 is rarely used to describe a vacation or a personal travel experience. Using it to talk about a fun trip to Japan will sound overly clinical or stiff.
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