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问路

wèn lù

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pinyin
wèn lù
simplified
问路
traditional
問路

1 · verb

ask for directions

向别人询问前往某处的路线。

This means asking for directions, without substituting the different senses listed under 问讯.

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We asked a resident for directions outside the bakery.

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我们在面包店前向一位居民问路。

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