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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.
Frequency#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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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 4 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.
Armed soldiers guard the streets in this volatile atmosphere.
4
广场上挤满了人，鹅卵石铺就的街道上满是五颜六色的花朵。
guǎng cháng shàng jǐ mǎn le rén， ， é luǎn shí pū jiù de jiē dào shàng mǎn shì wǔ yán liù sè de huā。
The square was packed, and the cobbled streets flowed with coloured petals.
5
市场和街道上挤满了前来做物物交换的人。
shì cháng hé jiē dào shàng jǐ mǎn le qián lái zuò wù wù jiāo huàn de rén。
The market-place and street were crowded with those who'd come to barter.
6
在街道的那一边，两个男孩在玩弹子游戏。
zài jiē dào de nà yī biān， ， liǎng gè nán hái zài wán dàn zǐ yóu。
On the far side of the street, two boys were playing marbles.
7
那座城市的街道肮脏不堪，弥漫着令人窒息的废气。
nà zuò chéng shì de jiē dào āng zāng bù kān， ， mí màn zháo líng rén zhì xī de fèi。
The city's streets are filthy and choked with exhaust fumes.
8
他转向自己居住的那条夹在排房间的狭窄街道。
tā zhuǎn xiàng zì jǐ jū zhù de nà tiáo jiā zài pái fáng jiān de xiá zhǎi jiē dào。
He turned into the narrow terraced street where he lived.
9
街道上仍到处可见连续两晚的骚乱留下的残迹。
jiē dào shàng réng dào chǔ kě jiàn lián xù liǎng wǎn de sāo luàn liú xià de cán jì。
The streets are still full of debris from two nights of rioting.
10
他们在狭窄的街道上和警察打起了游击战。
tā mén zài xiá zhǎi de jiē dào shàng hé jǐng chá dǎ qǐ le yóu jī zhàn。
They fought running battles in the narrow streets with police.
Cultural Notes for 街道
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 街道
街道 refers specifically to streets within urban areas, while 道路 is a more general term for roads that can be rural or urban.
No, 街道 is typically used for urban streets; for rural streets, 道 (dào) is more appropriate.
