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临街 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
临街línjiēfacing the streetHSK 7, unknown, rank #57461, Very Hard
línjiē(lin2jie1) T2
  1. 1facing the street
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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
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 临街

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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Component Characters

línto face
HSK 79 strokes
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jiēstreet
HSK 312 strokes
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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).