No. 3,397 in Chinese
巷
"巷" (xiàng) means "lane" or "alley" in English.
In a sentence
这条巷子很安静。
This alley is very quiet.
In this sentence, "巷" is used to refer to a small road or alley, highlighting its literal meaning as a narrow street.
那家有名的小吃店就在巷尾。
That famous snack shop is right at the end of the alley.
Here, "巷" emphasizes the specific location within an alley, showing its role in describing places.
我们散步时常常经过这条巷。
We often walk through this alley while strolling.
"巷" in this context represents a part of the route during a walk, emphasizing its integration into daily activities.
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