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十字路口
shízì lùkǒu
Description
十字路口是两条路交叉的地方，车和人都在这里过马路。
A 十字路口 is a place where two roads cross, and both cars and people cross the street here.
它也可以比喻人生中一个要做重要决定的时刻。
It can also metaphorically mean a moment in life when an important decision must be made.
Meanings
十字路口shízì lùkǒu
crossroads, intersection where roads cross
在十字路口向左转就到了。
Turn left at the intersection and you'll arrive.
十字路口shízì lùkǒu
crucial turning point, moment of choice
他现在站在人生的十字路口。
He is now standing at a crossroads in life.
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Notes
- Etymology
十字 "cross shape (like the character 十)" + 路口 "road opening/junction".
- Nuance
路口 is any junction; 十字路口 specifically means a four-way crossing.
In videos
“十字路口有来来往往很多车和人”
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