gāo sù
grande vitesse
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高速公路上车太多了。
gāo sù gōng lù shàng chē tài duō le .
Too many cars on the highway.
高速公路很堵。
gāosù gōnglù hěn dǔ.
The highway is very congested.
高速列车速度很快。
gāosù lièchē sùdù hěn kuài.
The high-speed train is very fast.
高速公路 (gāosù gōnglù)
expressway
高速路 (gāosù lù)
highway
低速 (dī sù)
low speed
慢速 (màn sù)
slow speed
The Chinese word 高速 (gāosù) is composed of two characters: 高 (gāo), meaning "high," and 速 (sù), meaning "speed." Together, they form the compound word 高速, which literally means "high speed." This word is often used to describe things that are fast or efficient, such as high-speed trains, highways, or internet connections.The character 高 (gāo) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE). In its original form, the character depicted a person standing on a high platform, symbolizing authority and power. Over time, the character evolved to take on the meaning of "high" or "tall."The character 速 (sù) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the Warring States period (475-221 BCE). In its original form, the character depicted a person running, symbolizing speed and urgency. Over time, the character evolved to take on the meaning of "fast" or "quick."When the two characters 高 and 速 are combined to form the compound word 高速, they create a powerful expression that conveys the idea of "high speed." This word is used in a variety of contexts to describe things that are fast or efficient, such as high-speed trains, highways, or internet connections.
