胡同

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[edit] Mandarin

simplified

traditional

衚衕

[edit] Etymology

From Mongolian hottog, meaning "water well".

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

胡同 (simplified, Pinyin hútòng, traditional 衚衕)

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

[edit] Usage notes

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