胡
hú
What does 胡 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
lane (hutong); ward
Spot it here
胡同 on blue plaques at side lane mouths off the main alley.
Remember this
胡 opens 胡同 — the Beijing lane word you’ll see on side exits. Spot the blue plaque, pick a quieter branch.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 胡 (hú) mean for travelers?
- lane (hutong); ward
- Where will I see 胡 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Nanluoguxiang. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 胡 on the street?
- 胡 opens 胡同 — the Beijing lane word you’ll see on side exits. Spot the blue plaque, pick a quieter branch.