English–Chinese
“main street” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindà jiē
Example
我的家在大街旁边。wǒ de jiā zài dà jiē páng biān
My house is next to the main street.
How to say “main street” in Chinese
“Main street” in Chinese is 大街 (dà jiē).
A broad urban artery where shops, traffic, and crowds gather, often extending in meaning to the lively district along it.
Example sentences with 大街
节日里，市中心的大街上挤满了游客。jié rì lǐ shì zhōng xīn de dà jiē shàng jí mǎn le yóu kè
During the festival, the downtown main street was crowded with tourists.
Tips for using 大街
- For everyday directions, pairing 大街 (dàjiē, "main street") with a shop, landmark, or intersection gives a more precise location than naming the street alone.