zuk1 lou6築路筑路
Jyutpingzuk1 lou6
Yalejūk louh
Definition
To build a road.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as news reports or urban planning discussions. In everyday casual speech, people almost always use the more natural phrase 起路 instead of the more formal 築路.
Examples
The government is building a road in this area recently.
Related words
Common phrases
road construction project
Common mistake
Learners often use 築路 in daily conversation where it sounds overly formal or stiff, similar to using 'construct a thoroughfare' instead of 'build a road' in English.
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Grammar guides
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