No. 748 in Chinese
公路
"Public road" or "highway."
In a sentence
我每天都必须经过一条蜿蜒的公路去上班。
I have to travel through a winding road every day to get to work.
公路 refers to a road here, emphasizing its function as a route for travel.
这条公路的工程花费了大量的时间和资金。
The construction of this highway took a lot of time and money.
公路 is used to denote a highway, conveying the infrastructure aspect of the term.
旅游时，我们沿着沿海公路欣赏风景。
During the trip, we enjoyed the scenery while driving along the coastal road.
公路 describes a coastal road, highlighting its scenic aspect for tourism.
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