The Chinese term "华尔街" (Huá'ěr Jiē) for "Wall Street" is a phonosemantic matching formation, primarily using characters chosen for their phonetic approximation of the English name while incorporating meaningful semantic elements. The first character, "华" (Huá), approximates the "Wa" sound and carries connotations of magnificence or prosperity. The second, "尔" (ěr), closely matches the "ll" sound and is a common phonetic component in transliterations. The final character, "街" (jiē), meaning "street", directly and semantically translates the "Street" portion of the name, resulting in a hybrid term that sounds familiar and explicitly denotes a thoroughfare.