我在路上
wǒ zài lùshang
I'm on my way
我在路上 (Wǒ zài lù shang) means "I'm on my way" or "I'm on the road." Speakers use it to indicate they have departed and are traveling to a destination, often when running a bit late.
What does 我在路上 (wǒ zài lùshang) mean?
我在路上 (wǒ zài lùshang) means “I'm on my way” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I am on the road.”
When to use it
Neutral and common. It's a useful phrase when you're running late and want to reassure someone you're en route, often buying a few more minutes.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "WOE zye LOO shung." The first character has a third tone, the second a fourth, the third a fourth, and the last is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我快到了wǒ kuài dào leI'm almost there
- 我马上就到wǒ mǎshàng jiù dàoI'll be there right away
- 我出发了wǒ chūfā leI've set off
Examples
别担心，我在路上，很快就到。
bié dānxīn, wǒ zài lùshang, hěn kuài jiù dào.
Don't worry, I'm on my way, I'll be there soon.
你到哪儿了？我在路上堵车了。
nǐ dào nǎr le? wǒ zài lùshang dǔchē le.
Where are you? I'm stuck in traffic on the way.
请再等我五分钟，我在路上。
qǐng zài děng wǒ wǔ fēnzhōng, wǒ zài lùshang.
Please wait for me five more minutes, I'm on my way.
Pro tip: While literally "on the road," this phrase is often used to mean "I'm on my way" and can imply you're still a little distance away, giving you a few extra minutes.
Related phrases
我到了 · I've arrived快到了 · Almost there堵车了 · There's a traffic jam
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