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What does 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.