Chinese

xiàngzi
Meaning: alley; lane
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

巷
子

Example sentences

His house is right in this narrow alley.
這條巷子是行人專用道,車輛禁止進入。
这条巷子是行人专用道,车辆禁止进入。
This alley is a pedestrian-only path, vehicles are prohibited from entering.
警察在巷子裡發現了一夥形跡可疑的人。
警察在巷子里发现了一伙形迹可疑的人。
The police found a group of suspicious-looking people in the alley.
街燈照亮了安靜的巷子。
街灯照亮了安静的巷子。
The streetlights lit up the quiet alley.

Usage Notes

Refers to a narrow street or passageway between buildings.

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