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老外
lǎowài
Description
“老外”是中国人说外国人的一种常见口语说法，一般指外国人，特别是西方人。
"老外" is a common colloquial term used by Chinese people to refer to foreigners, especially Westerners.
这个词很随便，多用在说话的时候，不太正式。
This word is informal and mostly used in spoken language, not very formal.
Meanings
老外lǎowài
foreigner (informal, esp. a Westerner)
很多老外喜欢吃中国菜。
Many foreigners like to eat Chinese food.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 is a familiar prefix + 外 from 外国人 (foreigner).
- Nuance
casual and usually friendly, but can sound too informal in polite settings.
In videos
“谁叫老外搞厂子也不分给房东一点”
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