xiāngjiān

乡间

Word · NounTraditional鄉間

countryside; rural area; village

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

countryside; rural area; village

Refers to rural areas as opposed to cities; often carries a connotation of tranquility or pastoral scenery.

Tā他
tuì退
xiū休
hòu后
zhù住
zài在
xiāng乡
jiān间
 ,
guò过
zhe着
níng宁
jìng静
de的
shēng生
huó活
 。

After retiring, he lives in the countryside, leading a peaceful life.

Xiāng乡
jiān间
de的
kōng空
qì气
bǐ比
chéng城
shì市
qīng清
xīn新
duō多
le了
 。

The air in the countryside is much fresher than in the city.

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Měi每
dào到
zhōu周
mò末
 ,
hěn很
duō多
rén人
dōu都
xǐ喜
huan欢
qù去
xiāng乡
jiān间
zǒu走
zou走
 。

Every weekend, many people like to take a walk in the countryside.

Xiāng乡
jiān间
de的
xiǎo小
lù路
liǎng两
páng旁
zhòng种
mǎn满
le了
yáng杨
shù树
 。

The country roads are lined with poplar trees on both sides.