农村 (nóngcūn)

Definition

农村 refers to agricultural villages or farming communities in rural areas. It is a term used to describe places where agriculture is the primary economic activity and people's lives are closely tied to farming.

Analogy

Imagine 农村 as a vibrant tapestry woven with fields of crops, farm animals, hardworking farmers, and close-knit communities that rely on each other for support.

Related terms

城市 (chéngshì): This term means "city" and represents urban areas with modern infrastructure, industries, and higher population density.

工业化 (gōngyèhuà): 工业化 refers to industrialization, which often leads to changes in traditional agricultural practices in rural areas.

稻田 (dàotián): 稻田 means "rice paddy" and is a specific type of field found in rural areas where rice is grown.