郊外 (jiāo wài) — outskirts, suburbs (the area on the edge of a city)
Definition
A general word for the area just outside a city, often scenic or rural. 郊区 is the more official/administrative term for suburban districts; 野外 is open wilderness far from cities.
noun
outskirtssuburbs (the area on the edge of a city)
Examples
- 郊外。Zhōu mò hěn duō rén qù jiāo wài yě cān.Many people go to the outskirts for a picnic on weekends.
- 郊外，。jiāo wài De fēng jǐng hěn měi, shì hé pāi zhào.The scenery in the outskirts is beautiful and suitable for taking photos.
- 郊外，。Tā zhù zài jiāo wài, měi tiān zuò huǒ chē jìn chéng shàng bān.He lives in the outskirts and takes the train into the city to work every day.
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