野外

yěwài

noun HSK 7 #8,451

Meanings

1 outdoors
2 the open country
3 in the field

Characters

wild; open country

Examples

科学家在野外进行了长期的观察。

Kēxuéjiā zài yěwài jìnxíng le chángqī de guānchá.

The scientists conducted long-term observations in the field.

野外生存需要丰富的经验。

Yěwài shēngcún xūyào fēngfù de jīngyàn.

Wilderness survival requires extensive experience.

Tips

usage

野外 refers to open, natural areas away from cities — wilderness, countryside, or field conditions. Common collocations: 野外考察 (field survey), 野外生存 (wilderness survival), 野外活动 (outdoor activities).

Stroke Order

野 yě

外 wài