偏远 piānyuǎn remote
remote; far from civilization
How to remember 偏远: 偏 slanting + 远 far = remote.
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How it is used
- Remote and far from population centers/civilization - 偏远地区 (piānyuǎn dìqū) a remote region.
- Standard, slightly formal word in development, education, and policy talk (偏远山区, remote mountain areas).
- vs 偏僻 (piānpì) - 偏远 emphasizes geographic distance; 偏僻 emphasizes seclusion/lack of traffic. Often paired.