轻车熟路
轻车熟路 (qīng chē shú lù) literally means “light carriage, familiar road” and expresses “be experienced; find something easy due to familiarity”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving wisdom and learning.
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Be experienced; find something easy due to familiarity
Pronunciation: qīng chē shú lù Literal meaning: Light carriage, familiar road
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes a light (轻) carriage (车) on a familiar (熟) road (路). It depicts easy travel without burden on a well-known path. The phrase captures the ease of doing something familiar. Modern usage describes tasks one has done so often they require little effort, the comfort of experience making work easy.
Examples
English: "Having done this many times, the process was easy for him."
Chinese: 做过很多次后，这个过程对他来说轻车熟路。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 轻车熟路 mean in English?
轻车熟路 (qīng chē shú lù) literally translates to “Light carriage, familiar road” and is used to express “Be experienced; find something easy due to familiarity”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Wisdom & Learning category.
When is 轻车熟路 used?
Situation: Having done this many times, the process was easy for him.
What is the pinyin for 轻车熟路?
The pinyin pronunciation for 轻车熟路 is “qīng chē shú lù”.