Meaning
野外 refers to natural outdoor environments away from urban areas and human habitation. It encompasses wilderness areas, open countryside, and natural settings where human development is minimal or absent. The term combines 野 (wild) and 外 (outside) to convey the sense of being outside in wild, untamed nature.
Usage
Commonly used in contexts involving outdoor activities, scientific fieldwork, or survival situations. Often appears in compounds like 野外考察 (field investigation) or 野外生存 (wilderness survival). The term carries a neutral tone and is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing nature, camping, research, or exploration.
Examples
- 01我们周末要去野外露营。.We're going camping in the wilderness this weekend.
- 02科学家们在野外发现了一种新的植物。.Scientists discovered a new species of plant in the wild.
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Common collocations
- 野外考察field investigation/survey
- 野外生存wilderness survival
- 野外活动outdoor activities
- 在野外in the wild/outdoors
Antonyms
Origin
The combination literally means 'wild outside' or 'outside the cultivated areas.' 野 originally depicted land beyond city walls or farmland, while 外 indicates being outside or beyond boundaries.