also: こどう
noun
hutong; traditional narrow alley
Refers specifically to the narrow streets or alleys in traditional residential areas of Chinese cities, especially Beijing. A loanword from Chinese.
from Chinese
北京の胡同を散策するのは楽しい。
Strolling through Beijing's hutongs is enjoyable.
この胡同には古い四合院が並んでいる。
Old siheyuan courtyard houses line this hutong.
Loanword from Chinese 胡同 (hútòng), referring to narrow alleys in traditional residential areas.