Chinese
xiāngcūn
Meaning: village; countryside
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鄉村
鄉
村
乡村
乡
村

Example sentences

Life in the countryside is very peaceful.
這本小說生動地描寫了鄉村的生活。
这本小说生动地描写了乡村的生活。
This novel vividly portrays rural life.
鄉村的夜晚非常寧靜。
乡村的夜晚非常宁静。
The countryside night is very peaceful.
許多退休的人選擇迴歸鄉村生活。
许多退休的人选择回归乡村生活。
Many retired people choose to return to rural life.

Usage Notes

Refers to rural areas or villages, typically implying a simpler or quieter lifestyle than the city.

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