郊外

jiāo wài

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. outskirts

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 市区 shì qū 市区 shì qū urban district 城市中心区域: urban district

Related words

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• 野外 yě wài 野外 yě wài countryside 远离城镇的自然区域: countryside

Synonyms

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• 郊区 jiāo qū 郊区 jiāo qū suburban district 泛指城市周围的地区: suburban district

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 郊外 (outskirts) with 野外 (wilderness). 郊外 is still near the city.

Example Sentences

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周末我们去 郊外 散步。

We go for a walk in the outskirts on weekends.

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Child Words of 郊外

• 外 外 wài: outside
• 郊 郊 jiāo: suburbs