Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
外来
wàilái
Description
"外来"的意思是从外面来的，不是本地的。
"外来" means coming from outside, not local.
我们常说"外来人口"或"外来文化"，指从别的地方来的人或东西。
We often say "外来人口" or "外来文化" to refer to people or things coming from other places.
Meanings
外来wàilái
coming from outside; foreign; external
这个城市有很多外来人口。
This city has many migrants.
外来wàilái
imported; introduced from elsewhere
这些是外来物种。
These are invasive species.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside) + 来 (come), literally "come from outside."
- Nuance
usually used before a noun, as in 外来词, 外来文化, 外来人口.
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