郊区
A residential area or district located on the outskirts of a city. This is a key vocabulary word for IELTS topics related to housing and city planning.
Examples
3 of 5郊区的空气比市中心清新得多。
The air in the suburbs is much fresher than in the city center.
城市扩张导致郊区土地被大量占用。
Urban expansion has led to a large amount of suburban land being occupied.
公司计划在郊区建立新的物流中心。
The company plans to establish a new logistics center in the suburbs.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jiao (郊 - outskirts) and Qu (区 - area). Outskirt area.
Quick Quiz
为了躲避城市的噪音，他搬到了____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
郊区的空气比市中心清新得多。
everydayThe air in the suburbs is much fresher than in the city center.
城市扩张导致郊区土地被大量占用。
academicUrban expansion has led to a large amount of suburban land being occupied.
公司计划在郊区建立新的物流中心。
businessThe company plans to establish a new logistics center in the suburbs.
这趟班车专门往返于市区和郊区之间。
formalThis shuttle bus specifically runs between the city and the suburbs.
郊区虽然远点，但安静。
informalThe suburbs are a bit far, but they're quiet.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
近郊区
inner suburbs
郊区生活
suburban life
搬到郊区
move to the suburbs
Often Confused With
Xiangcun (Countryside) is rural/agricultural; Jiaoqu (Suburbs) is still connected to the city.
Usage Notes
Used to describe the transition zone between the city and the countryside.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up 'suburbs' with 'rural areas'.
Memory Tip
Jiao (郊 - outskirts) and Qu (区 - area). Outskirt area.
Word Origin
Ancient Chinese term for land outside the city walls.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In China, suburbs are often rapidly developing into new urban districts.
Quick Quiz
为了躲避城市的噪音，他搬到了____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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