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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiēdào
"孩子们在街道上玩。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.
"The children played soccer in the street after school." - 2
A particular area or neighborhood, often used in a broader social context.
"He grew up on the same street where his parents still live."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'street' originates from the Old English 'stræt', which comes from the Latin 'strata', meaning 'paved road'. This term evolved through Middle English, reflecting the development of urban infrastructure in medieval Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Street" is said worldwide
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rue
Transliteration: ry
"Les enfants jouent dans la rue."
Straße
Transliteration: strasse
"Die Kinder spielen auf der Straße."
strada
Transliteration: strada
"I bambini giocano in strada."
calle
Transliteration: ka-le
"Los niños juegan en la calle."
rua
Transliteration: roo-ah
"As crianças brincam na rua."
सड़क
Transliteration: sadak
"बच्चे सड़क पर खेलते हैं।"
街道
Transliteration: jiēdào
"孩子们在街道上玩。"
거리
Transliteration: geori
"아이들이 거리에서 놀고 있습니다."
通り
Transliteration: toori
"子供たちは通りで遊んでいます。"
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