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员外
yuánwài
Description
"员外"是古代对有钱又有地位的男人的称呼。
"员外" was an ancient term for men who were wealthy and held status.
现在我们常在古装电视剧或者故事里听到这个词。
Nowadays, we often hear this word in historical dramas or stories.
Meanings
员外yuánwài
a wealthy, landed gentleman (old form of address)
这位员外家里很有钱。
This gentleman's family is very wealthy.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally "员外郎," an official post outside the regular quota; later meant a rich landowner.
- Nuance
mostly appears in historical fiction and period dramas, rarely in modern speech.
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