For pronunciation and definitions of <span class="searchmatch">衖堂</span> – see 弄堂 (“lane; alley; etc.”). (This term is a variant form of 弄堂)....
handle; to play with; to fool with; to mess with; to fix; to toy with; lane; alley (main) hall; large room simp. and trad. (弄堂) 弄 堂 alternative forms <span class="searchmatch">衖堂</span>...