衚衕

Mandarin

Etymology

From Mongolian hottog, meaning "water well".

Noun

衚衕 (traditional, Pinyin hútòng, simplified 胡同)

1. hutong (a narrow street, lane, or alley in China; most often associated with Beijing)

Usage notes

• In some sources 衚衕 is considered an alternative form; in others it is considered a traditional form.