Definition
巷道 is a noun with two distinct meanings: in mining it refers to an underground tunnel or roadway; in some contexts it can also mean a narrow alley or lane. The tunnel sense is more common in modern usage, especially in technical or industrial settings.
n.
(n.) mine roadwaytunnel(n.) alleylane (less common)
Examples
- 巷道。kuànggōng men yánzhe hàng zǒu jìn le kuàngjǐng.The miners walked along the tunnel into the mine.
- 巷道,。Zhè tiáo hàng hěn zhǎi, zhǐ néng yí ge rén tōngguò.This alley is very narrow; only one person can pass through.
- 巷道。Tāmen zhèngzài wājué xīn de hàng.They are excavating a new tunnel.
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