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外
wài
Description
「外」的意思是外面，跟「里」相反。
"外" means outside, opposite of "里".
我们常说「外面」、「国外」、「外国人」。
We often say "外面" (outside), "国外" (abroad), "外国人" (foreigner).
Meanings
外wài
outside; outer part
外面下雨了。
It's raining outside.
外wài
foreign; not local
他是外国人。
He is a foreigner.
外wài
other; besides; additional
这个以外，还有别的吗？
Besides this, is there anything else?
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Notes
- Nuance
外 rarely stands alone; it usually combines, as in 外面, 外国, 以外.
- Etymology
opposite of 内/里, indicating outside or external.
In videos
“我的家庭差不多也还是“男主外，女主内”的模式”
“有没有外蒙古的人想要到中国来生活呢”
“整个气流是连续平稳往外走的”
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