地道
dìdao, dìdào
Description
"地道"这个词有两个意思。
The word "地道" has two meanings.
读 dìdao 的时候，常常说东西很正宗、很纯，比如"他说的中文很地道"。
When pronounced dìdao, it often means something authentic or pure, for example, "他说的中文很地道" (He speaks very authentic Chinese).
读 dìdào 的时候，是指地下的路，比如火车走的地道。
When pronounced dìdào, it refers to an underground passage, such as a tunnel for trains.
Meanings
地道dìdao
authentic; genuine; pure
这家饭馆的菜很地道。
The food at this restaurant is very authentic.
地道dìdao
real; up to standard; done well
他的活儿做得很地道。
He does his work very well.
地道dìdào
tunnel; underground passage
他们挖了一条长长的地道。
They dug a long tunnel.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
as an adjective it is dìdao (neutral tone on 道); as a noun 'tunnel' it is dìdào.
- Nuance
dìdao often praises language, food, or skills as authentic and native-quality.
In videos
“而且他的中文很地道，很像中国人说的中文。”
“教你一些地道的中文表达”
Images