东街 (dōng jiē) — East Street (street name)

Definition

东街 is a directional street name meaning 'East Street.' Like 南街, 北街, it typically refers to a specific road named for its orientation, not a generic street. Use only as a proper noun in addresses or place references.

noun
East Street (street name)

Examples

  • 东街
    Wǒ zhù zài dōng jiē.
    I live on East Street.
  • 东街
    Wǎng dōng zǒu jiù shì dōng jiē.
    Go east and you'll reach East Street.
  • 东街
    dōng jiē Shì yì tiáo hěn rè nao de jiē.
    East Street is a very lively street.

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