街头

街頭
jiētóu
noun HSK 6 #3,755

Meanings

  1. 1 street corner; street (as a scene/setting)
  2. 2 on the street; street-level

Characters

The head/end of the street - the street corner, or streets in general.

Examples

HSK 3
Zhèzhǒng jiētóu měishí fēicháng shòu huānyíng.
This type of street food is very popular.
HSK 6
Jiētóu yìrén de biǎoyǎn xīyǐn le hěnduō rén.
The street performer's act attracted many people.
HSK 7-9
Jiētóuxiàngwěi dōu zài tǎolùn zhè jiàn shì.
People everywhere are discussing this matter.

Tips

usage
街头 is used as a modifier meaning 'street-level': 街头文化 (street culture), 街头美食 (street food), 街头艺人 (street performer). 街头巷尾 means 'everywhere in town.'

Stroke Order

jiē
tóu