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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a street with 街 (jiē)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    在 + 街 + Location Word

    Explanation

    The noun 街 (jiē) means "street" and refers to a public road in a city or town, typically lined with buildings. It is commonly used in location phrases and compound words like 街道 (street/neighborhood).

    Examples

    • 这条街上有很多好吃的餐厅。

      zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō hǎochī de cāntīng.

      There are many good restaurants on this street.

    • 过了这条街就到我家了。

      guò le zhè tiáo jiē jiù dào wǒ jiā le.

      Just cross this street and you'll reach my home.

    • 周末的时候这条街特别热闹。

      zhōumò de shíhou zhè tiáo jiē tèbié rènao.

      This street is especially lively on weekends.

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