街头

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jiē tóu
Meaning: street corner
Example
他在街头卖艺,吸引了不少路人。
jiē tóu

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街头 (jiē tóu) meaning in English
jiētóu

街头 refers to the area where a street meets a road or a public space on the street. It is commonly used to describe a place where people gather, perform, or interact in an open-air setting.

The character 街 (jiē) means 'street,' and 头 (tóu) literally means 'head' or 'end.' Together, they form a term that originally described the end or intersection of a street, evolving to mean the general area of a street or sidewalk.

街头 is often used in contexts such as street performances, street food vendors, or public demonstrations. It carries a sense of informality and spontaneity, and is frequently mentioned in discussions about urban life and social activities in China.

💬 Example Sentences

他在街头卖艺,吸引了不少路人。
jiē tóu
He performed street magic on the street corner, attracting many passersby.
街头画家在墙上画了一幅巨大的城市风景画。
jiē tóu
A street artist painted a large city landscape on the wall.

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