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海外
hǎiwài
Description
“海外”是指本国以外的国家和地区，常常用来说去别的国家旅游、工作或者学习。
"海外" refers to countries and regions outside one's own country, often used to talk about traveling, working, or studying abroad.
Meanings
海外hǎiwài
overseas; abroad; foreign countries
他想去海外工作。
He wants to work overseas.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "sea (海) + outside (外)", meaning beyond the seas, i.e. abroad.
- Nuance
similar to 国外, but 海外 sounds slightly more formal.
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