road, route, way

is composed of the radical (walk) and (surname, me). represents walking or moving forward, while depicts the act of pulling up weeds. In ancient times, pathways were often overgrown with wild grass that had to be cleared away before one could continue ahead; thus, means a road, path, or journey.

Vocabulary of 途

  • 途中 (en route)
  • 途經 (via)
  • 旅途 (journey)

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