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对外
duìwài
Description
"对外"的意思是面向外面，比如国家对别的国家，或者公司对外面的人。
"对外" means facing outward, such as a country toward other countries, or a company toward outsiders.
我们常常听到"对外开放"这个词。
We often hear the term "对外开放" (opening up to the outside).
Meanings
对外duìwài
external; toward the outside world or foreign countries
这个国家开始对外开放。
This country has begun to open up to the outside world.
对外duìwài
to the public; to outside people
这家店明天对外营业。
This store will open to the public tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
对 (toward) + 外 (outside/external), meaning "facing the outside."
- Nuance
often paired with 开放, 贸易, 政策; opposite is 对内.
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