Definition
僻静 (pì jìng) describes a place that is quiet, secluded, and out-of-the-way, often with a peaceful, hidden feel. It differs from 偏僻 (piān pì), which emphasizes remoteness and being far from civilization, sometimes implying inconvenience. The other listed siblings (孤独, 孤单, 孤立) refer to personal loneliness, not a place's atmosphere.
adjective
secludedquiet and out-of-the-way
Examples
- 僻静。Zhè jiā cháguǎn cáng zài yì tiáo pì jìng de xiǎo xiàng lǐ.This teahouse is hidden in a secluded alley.
- 僻静。Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuan qù pì jìng de hú biān sàn bù.On weekends I like to go for walks by the secluded lake.
- 僻静，。Nà ge cūnzhuāng hěn pì jìng, jīhū méiyǒu yóukè.That village is very secluded; there are almost no tourists.
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