Zebra crossing
ZEB-ra or ZEE-bra KROS-ing /ˈzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
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What it really means
A pedestrian crossing with black-and-white stripes on the road and orange flashing globes on poles. Cars MUST stop once you step on it, but wait until they actually stop before crossing.
Chinese explanation
斑马线人行横道，路面有黑白条纹，两侧立着闪橙光的圆球灯柱。行人踏上斑马线后车辆必须停车让行，但要等车真的停下再过。
Example conversation
A: Can we cross here?
B: Yes, it is a zebra crossing. Wait for the cars to stop, then walk.
A：我们能从这儿过马路吗？
B：可以，这是斑马线。等车停下来再走。
What you could say back
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