弄堂 Traditional form: 弄堂 Pinyin (reading): lòngtáng Definitions: (dialect) alley lane Characters: 弄 - to do; to mock, to tease; to play with 堂 - hall, large room; government office; cousins Traditional characters: 弄 - to do; to mock, to tease; to play with 堂 - hall, large room; government office; cousins