南
nán
What does 南 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 3 published landmarks
What it means
south
In this place
In 南锣鼓巷: south — the lane sat south of the old drum tower quarter.
Remember this
南 leads the name like a compass pin — Beijing hutong names often start with direction. Read it as “south drum alley,” not “south random street.”
Where you’ll see it
Same character, other boards
Nanshan One Tree · Chongqing
south
Open spot →Nanjing Road · Shanghai
south
Open spot →
Quick answers
- What does 南 (nán) mean for travelers?
- south
- Where will I see 南 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Nanluoguxiang, Nanshan One Tree, Nanjing Road. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 南 on the street?
- 南 leads the name like a compass pin — Beijing hutong names often start with direction. Read it as “south drum alley,” not “south random street.”