How common it is
长途 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say chángtú slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
长途表示距离很远的。
cháng tú biǎo shì jù lí hěn yuǎn de。
长途 means long-distance.
Context note
长途常用于旅行、电话和交通。
cháng tú cháng yòng yú lǚ xíng 、 diàn huà hé jiāo tōng。
It is often used for travel, calls, and transport.
5 examples
这是一次长途旅行。
zhè shì yí cì zhǎng tú lǚ xíng。
This is a long-distance trip.
长途汽车很方便。
cháng tú qì chē hěn fāng biàn。
Long-distance buses are convenient.
他打了长途电话。
tā dǎ le cháng tú diàn huà。
He made a long-distance call.
长途路程很累。
cháng tú lù chéng hěn lèi。
A long-distance journey is tiring.
我们坐长途车回家。
wǒ men zuò cháng tú chē huí jiā。
We took a long-distance bus home.
5 mini stories
周末他们计划去一次长途旅行。
zhōu mò tā men jì huà qù yí cì zhǎng tú lǚ xíng。
On the weekend, they planned a long-distance trip.
长途汽车站就在前面。
cháng tú qì chē zhàn jiù zài qián miàn。
The long-distance bus station is right ahead.
他不太喜欢长途飞行。
tā bú tài xǐ huan cháng tú fēi xíng。
He does not like long flights very much.
长途电话花了不少钱。
cháng tú diàn huà huā le bù shǎo qián。
The long-distance call cost quite a bit.
孩子坐长途车时睡着了。
hái zi zuò cháng tú chē shí shuì zháo le。
The child fell asleep on the long-distance bus.