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March 24, 2026
临街(臨街)línjiē(lin2jie1)
临街 refers to a location that faces the street, often used to describe buildings, shops, or properties that have direct visibility or access from the road. This term is commonly used in real estate and urban planning contexts to indicate favorable positions for businesses or residences.
Frequency#57461DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having a shop or house that is 临街 is often seen as advantageous due to increased foot traffic, which can lead to higher sales for businesses.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shop 'leaning' (临) out towards the street (街), inviting customers in. The character 临 resembles a person peering out from a window, while 街 evokes the lively street outside.
Meanings of 临街
línjiē(lin2jie1)
1facing the street
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About 临街
临街Simplified
臨街Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a shop 'leaning' (临) out towards the street (街), inviting customers in. The character 临 resembles a person peering out from a window, while 街 evokes the lively street outside.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 临街 with related terms that describe proximity rather than direct facing. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as real estate listings. A common collocation is '临街商铺' (street-facing shop).
HSK Study Tips
Though not officially part of the HSK vocabulary list, 临街 connects with HSK Level 3 words like '街' (street) and '商铺' (shop). Focus on using it in sentences related to locations and descriptions of properties.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having a shop or house that is 临街 is often seen as advantageous due to increased foot traffic, which can lead to higher sales for businesses.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misinterpret 临街 as simply meaning 'near the street' instead of 'facing the street.' For example, saying '这家店在临街' (This shop is near facing the street) is incorrect; it should be '这家店临街.'
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Cultural Notes for 临街
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, having a shop or house that is 临街 is often seen as advantageous due to increased foot traffic, which can lead to higher sales for businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions about 临街
You can say '这家店临街，生意很好' (This shop faces the street and has good business).
No, it can also describe residential buildings that face the street.
The opposite would be something like '内街' (inside the street), which refers to locations that do not face the main road.
