偏僻

piān pì

remote

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"偏僻" describes places that are remote, out-of-the-way, or far from urban centers. It often implies difficulty in access or inconvenience.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to describe rural villages, streets, or regions that are not easily reachable or have few people.

Collocations

These collocations emphasize the isolation or difficulty of reaching the location.

Usage Notes

"偏僻" is generally neutral but can carry a slightly negative connotation regarding accessibility or convenience. It is not used for abstract concepts but strictly for physical locations. Avoid confusing it with "" (to favor) or "" (quiet and secluded), which have different nuances.

例文

他们住在一个偏僻的小山村,交通非常不方便。

Tāmen zhù zài yí gè piānpì de xiǎo shāncūn, jiāotōng fēicháng bù fāngbiàn.

They live in a remote small mountain village where transportation is very

这家店开在偏僻的街道上,很少有顾客。

Zhè jiā diàn kāi zài piānpì de jiēdào shàng, hěn shǎo yǒu gùkè.

This shop is located on a remote street and rarely has customers.

偏僻地区的生活条件通常比较艰苦。

Piānpì dìqū de shēnghuó tiáojiàn tōngcháng bǐjiào jiānkǔ.

Living conditions in remote areas are usually relatively harsh.