lí guǐ

离 轨

Level:

SW HSK 6

ReadWriteQuiz

1
v.disorbit; (of a train) go/leave/be off the rails
- lí guǐ de chē
  离轨的车
  a car on an aberrant course
2
v.go astray; leave the right/normal track
- lí guǐ de xíng wéi
  离轨的行为
  improper behaviour

Separable word
"离" and "轨" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 火车离了轨，数人受伤。
  The train derailed and several people were injured.

离轨