🇨🇳 How to say

“bridge” in Chinese

桥qiáo
Illustration of "bridge" in a Chinese cultural setting
A graceful stone bridge arches over a river in a bustling city, its reflection shimmering in the water as people and cyclists cross from one lively bank to the other.

Usage note

The word 桥 is used for all kinds of bridges, from small footbridges to major city landmarks; it's a common and essential word for navigating any Chinese city built around rivers.

Examples

  • 河上有一座桥。

    There is a bridge over the river.

  • 我每天从这座桥走过去上班。

    I walk across this bridge to work every day.

  • 这座桥很漂亮。

    This bridge is very beautiful.

Quick check

What does "桥" mean?

  • A. bridge
  • B. week
  • C. black
  • D. ten

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