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外壳
wàiké
Description
外壳是东西外面那一层硬硬的部分,可以保护里面的东西。
The 外壳 is the hard outer layer of something that protects what's inside.
手机、电脑还有鸡蛋都有自己的外壳。
Phones, computers, and eggs all have their own 外壳.
Meanings
外壳wàiké
outer shell; casing; cover
这个手机的外壳是塑料的。
The phone's casing is made of plastic.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside) + 壳 (shell), literally "outer shell".
- Nuance
refers to a protective outer layer of objects, not people.
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