neighboring villages; suburban districts
Refers to nearby villages or suburban areas around a town or city. Somewhat formal or written, not common in everyday conversation.
The road connecting this town and the neighboring villages has been improved.
We source fresh vegetables from nearby farms in the suburban districts.
surrounding country; neighboring villages
Compound of 近 (near) and 在 (exist, be located). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used to refer to nearby villages or districts.