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外
wài
outside · foreign · external
HSK 117 words in the family
The 外 family
Every HSK 1–4 word containing 外. The example sentences use HSK 1–4 vocabulary only.
abroad · overseas
他在国外工作。
He works abroad.
foreign country
他在外国留学。
He is studying abroad.
foreign language
他学两种外语。
He studies two foreign languages.
outside · exterior
外边下雨了。
It's raining outside.
beyond · outside of
除了你以外，没人来。
No one came except you.
other places · a place away from home
我在外地工作，。
I work in another city.
takeout food · to deliver food
我点了外卖，。
I ordered takeout.
另外
lìng wài
HSK 3
in addition · another · separately
另外，明天见。
Additionally, see you tomorrow.
outside · outdoors
外面很冷，。
It's very cold outside.
accident · unexpected · by surprise
这是一个意外。
This is an accident.
diplomacy · foreign affairs
外交工作很重要。
Diplomatic work is very important.
foreign language (written)
他会说外文。
He can speak foreign languages.
coat · outer garment
我穿外套。
I wear a coat.
besides · in addition
他很忙，此外，我也很忙。
He is busy; besides, I am also busy.
especially · particularly
今天的花格外美。
Today's flowers are especially beautiful.
foreign exchange
他换了一些外汇。
He exchanged some foreign currency.
diplomat
他是外交官。
He is a diplomat.
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