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半截路
bàn jié lù
halfway
我们走到半截路就停下来休息了。
We stopped to rest halfway through our journey.
informal
Halfway point of a journey or task; a point that is neither the beginning nor the end.
他走到半截路就放弃了。
He gave up halfway through the task.
This phrase is often used to describe a point where progress has been made but the goal is not yet reached.
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe a point in a journey or task where progress has been made but the goal is not yet reached.
Word Origin
Composed of '半截' (halfway) and '路' (road/journey), literally meaning 'halfway on the road.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe a point in a journey or task where progress has been made but the destination or completion is not yet reached.
Word Breakdown
半截
halfway
root路
road/journey
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