Definition

1. Noun:
   • Countryside; rural area: Refers to the geographical and social area outside of cities and towns, characterized by villages, agriculture, and natural landscapes. It emphasizes a simple, pastoral way of life, often in contrast to urban environments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy muốn rời thành phố để về sống ở thôn dã. (He wants to leave the city to go live in the countryside.)
  • Phong cảnh thôn dã thật yên bình và tươi đẹp. (The rural scenery is truly peaceful and beautiful.)
  • Cuộc sống thôn dã có nhịp độ chậm rãi hơn. (Life in the countryside has a slower pace.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thôn dã" often carries a literary or slightly formal tone, evoking imagery of tradition, simplicity, and a connection to nature. It is commonly used in poetry, literature, and descriptive writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Nông thôn (n): countryside; a more common and neutral synonym for rural areas.

  • Khu vực nông thôn đang phát triển nhanh. (The rural area is developing quickly.)

• Làng quê (n): village countryside; emphasizes the village aspect of rural life.

  • Anh ấy sinh ra tại một làng quê nhỏ. (He was born in a small village.)

• Đồng quê (n): countryside; often used in poetic contexts similar to "thôn dã."

  • Một bức tranh đồng quê thanh bình. (A peaceful picture of the countryside.)

Synonyms

• Countryside: The land and scenery of a rural area.
• Rural area: A region located outside towns and cities.
• Pastoral land: Literary term for land used for grazing or rural life.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Sống ẩn dật nơi thôn dã: to live in seclusion in the countryside.
  • Nhà thơ lui về sống ẩn dật nơi thôn dã. (The poet retired to live in seclusion in the countryside.)

noun

1. countryside