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世外
shìwài
Description
"世外"的意思是在世俗社会之外，常常用来说一个人远离忙乱的生活，很安静。
"世外" means outside the secular world, often used to describe someone far from the busy life, very peaceful.
我们最常听到的词是"世外桃源"，用来说一个美丽又安静的好地方。
The phrase we hear most often is "世外桃源", which refers to a beautiful and quiet place.
Meanings
世外shìwài
outside the everyday world; away from society
他喜欢住在世外一样安静的山里。
He likes living in the quiet mountains, like a world apart.
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Notes
- Etymology
世 (world/society) + 外 (outside), literally "outside the world."
- Nuance
rarely used alone; most common in the fixed phrase 世外桃源 (idyllic haven).
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