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小巷
xiǎoxiàng
Description
小巷是很窄的小路，一般在房子和房子中间。
A 小巷 is a very narrow lane, usually between houses.
很多老城市里有很多小巷，走起来很有意思。
Many old cities have many 小巷, which are interesting to walk through.
Meanings
小巷xiǎoxiàng
a narrow lane or alley
我家住在一条安静的小巷里。
My home is on a quiet little alley.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 巷 (lane), literally 'small lane'.
- Nuance
小巷 is more literary; 巷子 is more common in everyday speech.
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