野外 (yě wài) — wilderness, outdoors, open country

Definition

野外 means undeveloped land beyond towns — wilderness, the open wild. Unlike 郊外 (suburbs at a city's edge) or 户外 (any outdoor activities), it stresses remote, uncultivated nature.

noun
wildernessoutdoorsopen country

Examples

  • Tā zài yě wài dā le yí gè zhàng peng.
    He set up a tent in the wilderness.
  • 野外
    yě wài De kōng qì fēi cháng xīn xiān.
    The air in the countryside is very fresh.
  • Hái zi men xǐ huan zài yě wài wán shuǎ.
    The children enjoy playing in the great outdoors.

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