Definition
偏远 (piān yuǎn) describes a place that is far from civilization and hard to reach. It overlaps with 偏僻 (piān pì), but 偏远 emphasizes sheer distance and lack of access, while 偏僻 stresses being secluded and sparsely populated. 边远 (biān yuǎn) focuses on distance from a political/economic center, often for border regions.
adjective
remotefar from civilization
Examples
- 偏远。Zhège piān yuǎn de xiǎo cūnzhuāng hěn nán dàodá.This remote small village is very hard to reach.
- 偏远。Tā láizì yí gè piān yuǎn de dìqū.He comes from a remote area.
- 偏远。piān yuǎn de shānlù kāichē yào hěn xiǎoxīn.You have to be very careful when driving on remote mountain roads.
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