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a building of two or more stories · CL: dòng,幢 zhuàng,座 zuò

lóu fáng
WordHSK 6
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Since the mid-20th century, the number of hutongs in Beijing has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings.
New buildings are being built here, there and everywhere.
Nearly all siheyuans had their main buildings and gates facing south for better lighting, so a majority of hutongs run from east to west.
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