English–Chinese
“go to the countryside” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià xiāng
Example
下个月我打算下乡帮爷爷干活。xià gè yuè wǒ dǎ suàn xià xiāng bāng yé yé gàn huó
Next month I plan to go to the countryside to help my grandpa do some work.
How to say “go to the countryside” in Chinese
“Go to the countryside” in Chinese is 下乡 (xià xiāng).
A journey that leaves the city or home area and enters villages and farming country.
Example sentences with 下乡
记者跟着扶贫队下乡采访当地的生活状况。jì zhě gēn zhe fú pín duì xià xiāng cái fǎng dāng dì de shēng huó zhuàng kuàng
The reporter followed the poverty-relief team to the countryside to cover local living conditions.
Tips for using 下乡
- The word often describes a temporary change of setting for a practical purpose, rather than a permanent move or a simple return to a family home.