郊外

• Pinyin: jiāo wài
• Desglose de hanzi: 郊 = 交 + 阝(city) — areas outside the city walls; 外 = outside

Significado

Las afueras; la periferia de la ciudad.

Refers to areas on the edges of cities or towns, typically characterized by less dense development, more green space, and a mix of urban and rural features. Often associated with weekend getaways, nature, and escape from city life.

Ejemplos

1. 周末我们一家人开车去郊外野餐，呼吸新鲜空气。
2. 随着城市扩张，原来的郊外现在都变成了住宅区。
3. 他在郊外买了一块地，打算退休后种菜养花。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, travel, real estate

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 郊外的空气比市区好多了。(The air in the suburbs is much better than in the city.)
• 我们去郊外散散心吧。(Let's go to the outskirts to relax.)

Incorrecto

• 用'郊外'描述真正的农村地区 (Don't use 郊外 for deep rural areas — it means city outskirts; use 农村 or 乡下 for the countryside)

Origen e historia

Composed of 郊 (suburbs; outskirts) + 外 (outside). Together they emphasize areas outside the city proper.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal