Definition
郊外 (jiāo wài) refers to the outskirts or the area on the edge of a city, often with a natural, less developed feel (fields, forests). It differs from 郊区 (jiāo qū, suburban district), which is an administrative term for a developed suburban area with housing and infrastructure. 野外 (yě wài) means 'wilderness' or 'open country' and is far from any city.
noun
outskirtssuburbs (the area on the edge of a city)
Examples
- 郊外。Zhōumò hěnduō rén qù jiāo wài yěcān.Many people go to the outskirts for a picnic on weekends.
- 郊外，。jiāo wài de fēngjǐng hěn měi, shìhé pāizhào.The scenery in the outskirts is beautiful and suitable for taking photos.
- 郊外，。Tā zhù zài jiāo wài, měitiān zuò huǒchē jìn chéng shàngbān.He lives in the outskirts and takes the train into the city to work every day.
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