路上

lù shang
HSK 1Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

n
Refers to the physical surface of a road or street. Commonly used in phrases like 在路上.
on the road; on the street
道路上面。
Words:
在路上
Synonyms:
道上
Sentences:
  1. 别(bié)把(bǎ)东(dōng)西(xi)放(fàng)在(zài)路(lù)上(shang)，会(huì)绊(bàn)倒(dǎo)人(rén)的(de)。
    Don't leave things on the road, someone might trip over them.
  2. 路(lù)上(shang)车(chē)很(hěn)多(duō)，开(kāi)车(chē)要(yào)小(xiǎo)心(xīn)。
    There are many cars on the road, so drive carefully.
n
Refers to the state of being in transit or the experience during travel. It can be abstract, not necessarily a physical road.
on the way; during a journey
途中。
Words:
路上风景
Synonyms:
途中
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)在(zài)回(huí)家(jiā)的(de)路(lù)上(shang)买(mǎi)了(le)一(yī)杯(bēi)咖(kā)啡(fēi)。
    I bought a cup of coffee on my way home.
  2. 路(lù)上(shang)的(de)风(fēng)景(jǐng)很(hěn)美(měi)，别(bié)只(zhǐ)顾(gù)着(zhe)看(kàn)手(shǒu)机(jī)。
    The scenery on the way is beautiful, don't just stare at your phone.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
lù路

road; path; way

HSK 1
shàng上

up