胡同

Mandarin

simplified	胡同
traditional	衚衕

Etymology

From Mongolian hottog, meaning "water well".

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Noun

胡同 (simplified, Pinyin hútòng, traditional 衚衕)

1. hutong (a narrow street, lane, or alley in China; most often associated with Beijing)

Usage notes

• In some sources 衚衕 is considered an alternative form; in others it is considered a traditional form.