China’s High-Speed Rail Network Extends Further into Remote Areas
中国高铁网络向边远地区进一步延伸
Zhōngguó gāotiě wǎngluò xiàng biānyuǎn dìqū jìnyíbù yánshēn
In September 2026, China's high-speed rail network expanded further into remote areas. A key tunnel on the Xi'an-Chongqing line was completed 107 days ahead of schedule, a direct train now connects the revolutionary bases of Ruijin and Yan'an, and a new railway to the border town of Bayanhot has entered its final testing phase.
翻译 Translation
2026年9月，中国的高铁网络继续向边远地区延伸。9月15日，西渝高铁康渝段的永安隧道顺利贯通，比原计划提前了107天。这条隧道位于陕西境内，是目前陕西贯通的最长微瓦斯隧道。西渝高铁全长739公里，设计时速350公里，建成后西安到重庆只需要大约2.5小时。
In September 2026, China's high-speed rail network continued to extend toward remote areas. On September 15, the Yong'an Tunnel on the Kang-Yu section of the Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed railway was successfully completed, 107 days ahead of the original schedule. This tunnel is located in Shaanxi Province and is currently the longest micro-gas tunnel completed in Shaanxi. The Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed railway has a total length of 739 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour; after completion, the journey from Xi'an to Chongqing will take only about 2.5 hours.
延伸
to extend; to stretch
verb
这条公路一直延伸到山脚下。
This road extends all the way to the foot of the mountain.
边远
remote; far from the center
adjective
他从小在一个边远的小镇长大。
He grew up in a remote small town.
贯通
to connect through; to break through (a tunnel)
verb
这条隧道终于贯通了，工人们都很高兴。
This tunnel has finally broken through, and the workers are all very happy.
隧道
tunnel
noun
火车穿过了一条很长的隧道。
The train passed through a very long tunnel.
提前
to do in advance; ahead of time
verb/adverb
会议提前了半个小时开始。
The meeting started half an hour early.
设计
to design; design
verb/noun
这座桥的设计非常漂亮。
The design of this bridge is very beautiful.
时速
speed per hour
noun
这列火车的时速可以达到300公里。
The speed of this train can reach 300 kilometers per hour.
贫困
poor; poverty
adjective/noun
政府正在帮助贫困地区的孩子上学。
The government is helping children in poor areas go to school.
沿线
along the line/route
noun/adjective
高铁沿线的城市都得到了发展机会。
Cities along the high-speed rail line have all gained development opportunities.
探亲
to visit relatives
verb
春节的时候，很多人坐火车回家探亲。
During Spring Festival, many people take the train home to visit relatives.
缩短
to shorten
verb
新修的地铁把上班时间缩短了二十分钟。
The newly built subway shortened the commute by twenty minutes.
直达
to go directly to; non-stop
verb/adjective
这趟飞机可以从北京直达纽约。
This flight can go directly from Beijing to New York.
革命
revolution; revolutionary
noun/adjective
爷爷年轻的时候参加过革命。
Grandpa participated in the revolution when he was young.
老区
old revolutionary base area
noun
政府一直关心老区的经济发展。
The government has always cared about the economic development of old revolutionary base areas.
旅客
passenger
noun
机场里有很多旅客在等飞机。
There are many passengers waiting for planes at the airport.
换车
to transfer; to change trains
verb phrase
从这里到那里要换两次车。
From here to there, you need to transfer twice.
形成
to form; to take shape
verb
他们几个人渐渐形成了一个小团队。
The few of them gradually formed a small team.
旅游
to travel; tourism
verb/noun
暑假我们一家人去云南旅游了。
During summer vacation, our family went traveling in Yunnan.
凭
relying on; by means of
preposition
凭学生证可以打折。
You can get a discount by showing your student ID.
免
to be exempt from; to waive
verb
这个公园对老人免门票。
This park waives admission for the elderly.
门票
admission ticket
noun
展览的门票很便宜。
The exhibition admission ticket is very cheap.
打折
to give a discount
verb
这家店的衣服正在打折。
The clothes in this shop are on discount.
吸引
to attract
verb
这部电影吸引了很多年轻人。
This movie attracted many young people.
客运
passenger transport
noun
这里的客运非常繁忙。
Passenger transport here is very busy.
项目
project
noun
这个项目需要很多时间才能完成。
This project needs a lot of time to complete.
进展
progress; to make progress
noun/verb
工程的进展比我们想的要快。
The progress of the project is faster than we thought.
验收
to inspect and accept; acceptance inspection
verb/noun
新房子已经通过了验收。
The new house has already passed the acceptance inspection.
环节
step; link
noun
这是整个过程中最重要的一环。
This is the most important step in the whole process.
横穿
to cross; to traverse
verb
这条铁路横穿整个沙漠。
This railway crosses the entire desert.
戈壁
Gobi Desert; gravel desert
noun
戈壁滩上很少看到植物。
Plants are rarely seen on the Gobi Desert.
荒漠
desert; wilderness
noun
这片荒漠以前是一片草原。
This desert used to be a grassland.
艰苦
hard; tough; arduous
adjective
他们在艰苦的条件下完成了任务。
They completed the task under harsh conditions.
具备
to possess; to have
verb
他已经具备了当老师的条件。
He already possesses the qualifications to be a teacher.
边境
border; frontier
noun
这个小镇在两国边境上。
This small town is on the border between two countries.
公路
highway; road
noun
从城里到村子有一条公路。
There is a highway from the city to the village.
特产
specialty product; local product
noun
这里的特产是苹果和核桃。
The local specialties here are apples and walnuts.
改善
to improve
verb
新政策改善了工人的工作条件。
The new policy improved the working conditions of the workers.
建设
to build; construction
verb/noun
城市建设需要很多工人。
City construction needs many workers.
经济
economy
noun
这个城市的经济发展很快。
This city's economy is developing rapidly.
方式
way; method
noun
写信是一种传统的交流方式。
Writing letters is a traditional way of communicating.
比原计划提前了…… (bǐ yuán jìhuà tíqián le...)
Structure: 比 + 原计划 + 提前了 + [time period]
This pattern means "ahead of the original schedule by..." It is used to describe something being completed or happening earlier than planned. It is very common in news reports about construction projects, exams, or events. It emphasizes that the result exceeded expectations, which usually carries a positive tone.
This pattern means "ahead of the original schedule by..." It is used to describe something being completed or happening earlier than planned. It is very common in news reports about construction projects, exams, or events. It emphasizes that the result exceeded expectations, which usually carries a positive tone.
永安隧道顺利贯通，比原计划提前了107天。
The Yong'an Tunnel was successfully completed, 107 days ahead of the original schedule.
这个项目比原计划提前了两个月完成。
This project was completed two months ahead of the original schedule.
他比原计划提前了一个小时到达机场。
He arrived at the airport an hour ahead of the original schedule.
大大……了 (dàdà... le)
Structure: 大大 + [verb] + 了
This pattern means "greatly..." or "significantly..." "大大" is an adverb placed before a verb to show that the degree of change is very large. It is more formal than simply saying "很" and is often used in news and written Chinese. It typically appears with verbs that describe improvement, increase, decrease, or change.
This pattern means "greatly..." or "significantly..." "大大" is an adverb placed before a verb to show that the degree of change is very large. It is more formal than simply saying "很" and is often used in news and written Chinese. It typically appears with verbs that describe improvement, increase, decrease, or change.
西安和重庆之间的旅行时间也会大大缩短了。
The travel time between Xi'an and Chongqing will also be greatly shortened.
新政策大大提高了农民的收入。
The new policy greatly increased farmers' income.
这次合作大大促进了两个公司的发展。
This cooperation greatly promoted the development of both companies.
需要……好几次…… (xūyào... hǎo jǐ cì...)
Structure: 需要 + [verb] + 好几次
This pattern means "need to... several times." It is used to describe a situation where an action must be repeated multiple times, usually implying inconvenience or difficulty. "好几次" means "several times" and emphasizes that the process is not simple or direct. It is very natural in everyday conversation and news descriptions of travel or procedures.
This pattern means "need to... several times." It is used to describe a situation where an action must be repeated multiple times, usually implying inconvenience or difficulty. "好几次" means "several times" and emphasizes that the process is not simple or direct. It is very natural in everyday conversation and news descriptions of travel or procedures.
以前没有直达高铁，旅客需要换好几次车。
Previously, there was no direct high-speed rail, and passengers needed to transfer several times.
这道题太难了，我需要想好几次才能做出来。
This problem is too difficult; I need to think several times before I can solve it.
这个菜的做法很复杂，需要试好几次才能做好。
The method for this dish is complicated; you need to try several times before you can make it well.
不仅是……更是…… (bùjǐn shì... gèng shì...)
Structure: 不仅是 + A + 更是 + B
This pattern means "not only is it... but it is even more..." It is used to emphasize that something has a deeper or more important meaning beyond its surface function. It is very common in formal writing, speeches, and news commentary because it adds a layer of significance or evaluation.
This pattern means "not only is it... but it is even more..." It is used to emphasize that something has a deeper or more important meaning beyond its surface function. It is very common in formal writing, speeches, and news commentary because it adds a layer of significance or evaluation.
高铁向边远地区延伸，不仅是交通建设，更是帮助这些地区发展经济、改善生活的重要方式。
Extending high-speed rail to remote areas is not only transportation construction but also an important way to help these regions develop their economies and improve their lives.
读书不仅是学习知识，更是了解世界的一种方式。
Reading is not only about learning knowledge but also a way to understand the world.
帮助别人不仅是做好事，更是让自己成长的机会。
Helping others is not only doing a good deed but also an opportunity for personal growth.
按照…… (ànzhào...)
Structure: 按照 + [standard / plan / rule] + [action]
"按照" means "according to" or "in accordance with." It is a preposition used to introduce a standard, plan, rule, or schedule that someone follows. It is very common in formal writing, announcements, and news reports. It is similar to "根据" but slightly more formal and often used with plans, schedules, or regulations.
"按照" means "according to" or "in accordance with." It is a preposition used to introduce a standard, plan, rule, or schedule that someone follows. It is very common in formal writing, announcements, and news reports. It is similar to "根据" but slightly more formal and often used with plans, schedules, or regulations.
按照计划，银巴铁路将在2026年12月底具备开通条件。
According to the plan, the Yin-Ba railway will be ready for operation by the end of December 2026.
按照老师的要求，我们每天都要读半个小时中文。
According to the teacher's requirement, we must read Chinese for half an hour every day.
按照公司的规定，上班不能迟到。
According to the company's rules, you cannot be late for work.
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