gong1 naam4 daai6 dou6江南大道
Jyutpinggong1 naam4 daai6 dou6
Yalegōng nàahm daaih douh
Definition
Jiangnan Avenue, a major road in Chinese cities such as Guangzhou and Hangzhou.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to major thoroughfares in mainland Chinese cities, most notably in Guangzhou and Hangzhou. It functions as a proper noun for a geographical location and is almost exclusively used when discussing navigation, meeting points, or local geography. Unlike generic street names, it carries the weight of a major arterial road that locals use as a primary reference point for directions.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Jiangnan Dadao?
I am waiting for you over at Jiangnan Dadao.
Related words
Common phrases
travel along Jiangnan Dadao
near Jiangnan Dadao
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Grammar guides
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