No. 288 in Chinese
交通
Transportation; traffic.
In a sentence
这个城市的交通状况不好，常常堵车。
The traffic conditions in this city are bad, and traffic jams are frequent.
In this sentence, the word "交通" refers to traffic conditions in a city or area, indicating the flow and management of vehicles and pedestrians.
请注意交通安全，过马路时要小心。
Please pay attention to traffic safety and be careful when crossing the road.
Here, "交通" is used to emphasize safety in relation to traffic, including vehicles and pedestrians.
地铁是一种快捷的交通工具。
The subway is a fast means of transportation.
In this context, "交通" combined with "工具" refers to modes or means of transportation, specifically the subway.
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