Definition
走廊 (zǒu láng) is the general word for an indoor corridor or hallway, common in hotels, offices, and schools. 楼道 (lóu dào) more specifically refers to the hallway in a multi-story building, often including stairwell areas, and is especially common in residential buildings. 过道 (guò dào) is a narrower passageway, like an aisle between rows of seats or a small corridor.
noun
corridorhallway
Examples
- 走廊。Yánzhe zǒu láng zǒu dào jìntóu jiù shì wǒ de bàngōngshì.Walk along the corridor to the end, and you'll find my office.
- 走廊。Jiǔdiàn zǒu láng lǐ pū zhe hóngsè de dìtǎn.The hotel hallway is covered with red carpet.
- 走廊。Shàngkè shí zǒu láng yào bǎochí ānjìng.The hallway must be kept quiet during class.
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