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fāng

What does 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.