巷 (xiàng) — how to say "lane" in Chinese

巷

Lane, alley

noun

Radicals / Keys

己

Oneself

#49 · jǐ · 3 strokes

Synonyms

Collocations

小巷

xiǎo xiàng

alley

走街串巷

zǒu jiē chuàn xiàng

wander through streets and alleys

Examples

这条安静的小巷里有很多老房子。

There are many old houses in this quiet lane.

我家在小巷里。

My house is in a small lane.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "lane" in Chinese?

"lane" in Chinese is 巷 (xiàng).

What does 巷 mean in English?

巷 (xiàng) means "Lane, alley".

How is 巷 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiàng (written as xiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "lane" in Chinese characters?

It is written 巷.

What HSK level is 巷?

巷 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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