waang4 hong2橫巷横巷
Jyutpingwaang4 hong2
Yalewàahng hóng
Definition
An alleyway running horizontally or to the side of a main street.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to narrow side streets or passages that branch off from main thoroughfares. It carries a slightly gritty or secluded connotation, often implying a shortcut or a place where one might feel less secure at night compared to a busy street.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He lost his wallet inside that alleyway.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 後巷, which specifically refers to the service alley behind a building where trash is usually kept. While they are both narrow, 橫巷 is a general term for a side passage, whereas 後巷 has a more specific functional association with waste disposal or back entrances.
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