Today · A0 · 3 min

我在路上。

wǒ zài lù shang.

I’m on my way.

Recall quiz
02

Meaning and boundary.

Use this after you have already left and are traveling toward the destination.

Do not use it when:

Do not use it if you are still at home getting ready. Say it only after you have left.

03

Use it in one real exchange.

A Where are you now?
B I’m on my way. I’ll arrive in ten minutes.
04

Say the chunk, not five isolated syllables.

Shadow the whole line once. The goal is a natural message, not a museum exhibit of tones.

I’m on my way.

You are traveling.

I’ll be there very soon.

You are close.

I’m here.

You have arrived.

05

Recall without the card.

Hide the Chinese. How would you say “I’m on my way”?

Reveal the answer I’m on my way.