🇨🇳 How to say

“street” in Chinese

街jiē
Illustration of "street" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bustling city street filled with people walking, shops with colorful signs, and cars driving by under the warm glow of streetlights.

Usage note

街 refers to a typical urban street, often lined with shops and busy with activity; it's a common word used in everyday conversation for navigating or describing city life.

Examples

  • 这条街很热闹。

    This street is very lively.

  • 我家在街上。

    My home is on the street.

  • 我们去街上买东西。

    We go to the street to buy things.

Quick check

What does "街" mean?

  • A. street
  • B. money
  • C. plate
  • D. orange (fruit)

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