<p>过道 means a passageway that could be either passed through by transportation such as cars or bikes, or by pedestrian. 过道 is more used in a open space. </p>

<p>走廊 is the word for "hallway."  As the word 走（walk）suggests, it is usually used to mean a passageway in a build that could be walked through.   </p>

<p>Note that 走道 also means passageway or aisle that could only be passed through by pedestrian as the word 走（walk）suggests. </p>

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<p>It seems to me that these two are pretty interchangeable for 'hallway' - at least in the writing I've read before.</p>

<p>My question is, though, is there any difference in meaning?</p>

<p>Any difference when to use one over the other?!</p>

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If it's inside a building, such as a corridor, it is more often called 过道. I would call the passage in a train carriage 过道 as well but this is perhaps a matter of individual preference. 走廊 is usually applied to more formal / artistic things.
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过道/走廊 what's the difference?
# 过道/走廊 what's the difference?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-06-07)

It seems to me that these two are pretty interchangeable for 'hallway' - at least in the writing I've read before.

My question is, though, is there any difference in meaning?

Any difference when to use one over the other?!

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> **username_1**: If it's inside a building, such as a corridor, it is more often called 过道. I would call the passage in a train carriage 过道 as well but this is perhaps a matter of individual preference. 走廊 is usually applied to more formal / artistic things.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-06-07. Score: 1

过道 means a passageway that could be either passed through by transportation such as cars or bikes, or by pedestrian. 过道 is more used in a open space.

走廊 is the word for "hallway." As the word 走（walk）suggests, it is usually used to mean a passageway in a build that could be walked through.

Note that 走道 also means passageway or aisle that could only be passed through by pedestrian as the word 走（walk）suggests.


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