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March 24, 2026
街道jiēdào(jie1dao4)
街道 (jiēdào) refers to a street or road in an urban area, typically used to describe both the physical pathway and the surrounding residential districts. It can also denote a subdistrict or administrative division, highlighting its importance in urban planning and community organization.
Strokes24Frequency#4093DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese cities, 街道 often serve as social hubs where community activities take place, reflecting the communal aspect of Chinese culture. Markets and local businesses thrive along these streets, showcasing local culture and cuisine.
Memory Tip
Imagine '街' as a 'street' with people walking by and '道' as a 'pathway'. Together, visualize a vibrant street filled with shops and pedestrians. The 'jie' sounds like 'jay' which you might say when pointing at a street, and 'dao' sounds like 'dough', imagining throwing dough in the air as you stroll down the street.
Meanings of 街道
jiēdào(jie1dao4)
1street
2subdistrict
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街道Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4093Frequency Rank
条Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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巷道 (xiàngdào) - use 街道 for wider, more main roads, while 巷道 refers to narrower, often residential alleyways.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 街道 in both formal and informal contexts; it’s widely accepted in daily conversation. Common collocations include 街道名称 (street name) and 街道交通 (street traffic). Remember to pronounce the tones accurately to avoid confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 街道 connects well with other location-related vocabulary like 楼 (building) and 市场 (market). Focus on practicing its use in sentences related to navigation and urban contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 街道 with other terms for roads; for example, using 街道 when they mean 道路. Always choose 街道 for urban contexts and 道路 for broader meanings.
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街道 (jiēdào) refers to a street or road in an urban area, typically used to describe both the physical pathway and the surrounding residential districts. It can also denote a subdistrict or administrative division, highlighting its importance in urban planning and community organization.
When to use 街道
Be mindful of using 街道 in both formal and informal contexts; it’s widely accepted in daily conversation. Common collocations include 街道名称 (street name) and 街道交通 (street traffic). Remember to pronounce the tones accurately to avoid confusion.
街道 or something close to it
巷道 (xiàngdào) - use 街道 for wider, more main roads, while 巷道 refers to narrower, often residential alleyways.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 街道 with other terms for roads; for example, using 街道 when they mean 道路. Always choose 街道 for urban contexts and 道路 for broader meanings.
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Grammar Patterns of 街道
街道 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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斯特兰德街是伦敦最繁华、最富足的____之一。
The Strand is one of London's busiest and most affluent streets.
Example Sentences for 街道 (10)
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斯特兰德街是伦敦最繁华、最富足的街道之一。
sī tè lán dé jiē shì lún dūn zuì fán huá、 、 zuì fù zú de jiē dào zhī。
The Strand is one of London's busiest and most affluent streets.
