narrow lane; to line both sides of a road
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
narrow lane; alley between walls or buildings
Often used for narrow passages or alleyways found in traditional architecture, like hutongs.
Lǎo老
chéng城
qū区
lǐ里
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
jiā夹
dào道
。
There are many narrow lanes in the old town.
Cóng从
jiā夹
dào道
chuān穿
guò过
qù去
bǐ比
jiào较
kuài快
。
It's faster to cut through the alley.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
jiā夹
dào道
zhǐ只
gòu够
yī一
gè个
rén人
tōng通
guò过
。
This narrow passage is only wide enough for one person to pass.
Jiā夹
dào道
liǎng两
páng旁
shì是
gāo高
qiáng墙
。
The narrow lane is flanked by high walls on both sides.
verb
to line both sides of a road; to flank the street
formalDescribes a formal or ceremonial arrangement where crowds, trees, or objects form a corridor for a procession or important person.
Qún群
zhòng众
jiā夹
dào道
huān欢
yíng迎
kǎi凯
xuán旋
de的
yīng英
xióng雄
。
The crowd lined the street to welcome the triumphant heroes.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
wèi为
guì贵
bīn宾
jiā夹
dào道
。
Soldiers lined the road for the distinguished guest.
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Mǎ马
lù路
liǎng两
páng旁
sōng松
bǎi柏
jiā夹
dào道
。
Pine and cypress trees line both sides of the road.
Xué学
sheng生
men们
jiā夹
dào道
sòng送
bié别
tuì退
wǔ伍
de的
lǎo老
shī师
zhǎng长
。
Students lined the road to bid farewell to the retiring division commander.