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高速公路 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
高速公路gāosùgōnglùexpresswayHSK 3, n, rank #6878, Medium
高速公路gāosùgōnglùhighwayHSK 3, n, rank #6878, Medium
高速公路gāosùgōnglùfreewayHSK 3, n, rank #6878, Medium
gāosùgōnglù(gao1su4gong1lu4) T1
  1. 1expressway
  2. 2highway
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March 24, 2026
高速公路gāosùgōnglù(gao1su4gong1lu4)

高速公路 refers to a high-speed road designed for fast vehicle traffic, often with limited access points. It is commonly used in the context of travel and transportation in China, linking major cities and regions efficiently.

Frequency#6878DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, the development of 高速公路 is a significant part of modernization, facilitating rapid economic growth and mobility among its vast population. The extensive network of expressways connects urban and rural areas, transforming travel and logistics.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'high-speed' road where cars zoom like 'galloping' horses. The character 高 (gāo) means 'high', 速 (sù) means 'speed', 公 (gōng) represents 'public', and 路 (lù) means 'road'. Visualize a fast lane where you can only go 'high and fast'—this helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 高速公路

gāosùgōnglù(gao1su4gong1lu4)
1expressway
2highway
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About 高速公路

高速公路Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6878Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 高速公路

Memory Mnemonic

Think of a 'high-speed' road where cars zoom like 'galloping' horses. The character 高 (gāo) means 'high', 速 (sù) means 'speed', 公 (gōng) represents 'public', and 路 (lù) means 'road'. Visualize a fast lane where you can only go 'high and fast'—this helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tones when pronouncing 高速公路 (gāosù gōnglù), as mispronouncing any part can lead to confusion. This term is formal and commonly used in traffic signs, travel guides, and road maps. It is often collocated with terms like '出口' (chūkǒu, exit) and '收费站' (shōufèi zhàn, toll station).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 vocabulary word, 高速公路 connects with other transportation-related terms like '汽车' (qìchē, car) and '旅行' (lǚxíng, travel). Focus on using it in contexts related to travel and navigation to deepen understanding.

Cultural Note

In China, the development of 高速公路 is a significant part of modernization, facilitating rapid economic growth and mobility among its vast population. The extensive network of expressways connects urban and rural areas, transforming travel and logistics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 高速公路 with '国道' (guódào, national road) or '省道' (shěngdào, provincial road), which are different types of roads. Remember, 高速公路 specifically refers to high-speed expressways.

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Component Characters

高gāohigh
HSK 210 strokes高
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速sùfast
10 strokes辶
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公gōngpublic
HSK 64 strokes八
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路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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Grammar Patterns of 高速公路

高速公路 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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一架波音737降落在1号____上。

A Boeing 737 came down on the M1 motorway.

Example Sentences for 高速公路 (15)

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一架波音737降落在1号高速公路上。

yī jià bō yīn737 737 jiàng luò1 zài 1 hào gāo sù gōng。

A Boeing 737 came down on the M1 motorway.
2
科威特有很多宽阔的高速公路是阿特金斯集团设计建造的。

kē wēi tè yǒu hěn duō kuān kuò de gāo sù gōng lù shì ā tè jīn sī jí tuán shè jì jiàn zào de。

Many of Kuwait's spacious freeways were engineered by W S Atkins.
3
惊恐万分的通勤者们看见那辆卡车突然冲向高速公路另一侧，接着翻倒在地。

jīng kǒng wàn fēn de tōng qín zhě mén kàn jiàn nà liàng kǎ chē tū rán chōng xiàng gāo sù gōng lù lìng yī cè， ， jiē zháo fān dǎo zài。

Horrified commuters saw the lorry veer across the motorway and overturn.
4
进入伦敦的车辆在11号高速公路上堵了好几英里。

jìn rù lún dūn de chē liàng zài11 11 hào gāo sù gōng lù shàng dǔ le hǎo jī yīng。

Traffic into London on the M11 was backed up for several miles.
5
在布里斯托尔附近的5号高速公路上，南行的车辆排成了绵延20英里的长龙。

zài bù lǐ sī tuō ěr fù jìn de5 5 hào gāo sù gōng lù， shàng ， nán háng de chē liàng pái chéng le20 mián yán 20 yīng lǐ。

Southbound traffic tailed back for twenty miles on the M5 near Bristol.
6
M4号高速公路西向车道车流行驶缓慢。

M4 M4 hào gāo sù gōng lù xī xiàng chē dào chē liú háng shǐ huǎn。

Traffic is slow on the westbound carriageway of the M
7
今早6点30分时道路已经拥塞严重，尤其是M1号高速公路北行方向。

jīn zǎo6 630 diǎn 30 fēn shí dào lù yǐ jīng yōng sāi， yán zhòng ，M1 yóu qí shì M1 hào gāo sù gōng lù。

Traffic was already very congested by six thirty this morning, particularly on the M1 northbound.
8
可以告诉我往东走的高速公路入口在哪里 吗 ?

kě yǐ gào sù wǒ wǎng dōng zǒu de gāo sù gōng lù rù kǒu zài nǎ lǐ?

Could you direct me to the eastbound freeway on ramp, please ?
9
他沿着八车道的高速公路向城市驶去。

tā yán zháo bā chē dào de gāo sù gōng lù xiàng chéng shì shǐ qù。

He took off for the city on the eight-lane superhighway.
10
我们以每小时七十英里的速度 ( 在高速公路上 ) 飞驰.

wǒ mén yǐ měi xiǎo shí qī shí yīng lǐ de sù dù( ( zài gāo sù gōng lù) shàng ).

We were bowling along ( the motorway ) at seventy miles per hour.
11
我们开车去北京，走高速公路更快。

Wǒmen kāichē qù Běijīng, zǒu gāosù gōnglù gèng kuài.

We drove to Beijing; taking the expressway is faster.
12
这条高速公路连接两个大城市。

Zhè tiáo gāosù gōnglù liánjiē liǎng gè dà chéngshì.

This expressway connects two big cities.
13
下雨天，高速公路上开车要小心。

Xià yǔ tiān, gāosù gōnglù shàng kāichē yào xiǎoxīn.

On rainy days, you need to be careful when driving on the expressway.
14
晚上十点以后，高速公路上的车少了很多。

Wǎnshàng shí diǎn yǐhòu, gāosù gōnglù shàng de chē shǎo le hěn duō.

After 10 PM, there are much fewer cars on the expressway.
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在高速公路上开车时，记得遵守交通规则。

Zài gāosù gōnglù shàng kāichē shí, jìdé zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé.

When driving on the expressway, remember to follow traffic rules.

Cultural Notes for 高速公路

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the development of 高速公路 is a significant part of modernization, facilitating rapid economic growth and mobility among its vast population. The extensive network of expressways connects urban and rural areas, transforming travel and logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions about 高速公路

高速公路 (gāosù gōnglù) is a high-speed road designed for efficient travel with limited access, while 普通公路 (pǔtōng gōnglù) refers to regular roads that may have more intersections and slower traffic.