坊
fāng
What does 坊 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
ward; lane block
In this place
In 田子坊: ward — a named lane district, not a single shop.
Remember this
On the entrance arch, 坊 signals ward scale — a weave of lanes smaller than a full 区. If the board ends in 坊, you’re inside the block, not one boutique.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 坊 (fāng) mean for travelers?
- ward; lane block
- Where will I see 坊 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Tianzifang. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 坊 on the street?
- On the entrance arch, 坊 signals ward scale — a weave of lanes smaller than a full 区. If the board ends in 坊, you’re inside the block, not one boutique.