Definition
外向 (wàixiàng) describes a personality that is outgoing and enjoys social interaction — the opposite of 内向 (nèixiàng 'introverted'). Unlike 开朗 (kāilǎng), which emphasizes cheerfulness and optimism, 外向 focuses on being sociable and energized by being with others. In economics, 外向 also means 'export-oriented' (e.g. 外向型经济).
adjective
extroverted (personality)outgoingexport-oriented (economics)
Examples
- 外向，。Tā xìnggé wài xiàng, xǐhuan cānjiā gèzhǒng shèjiāo huódòng.She has an outgoing personality and likes to take part in all kinds of social events.
- 外向，。Zhè jiā qǐyè shì wài xiàng xíng de, chǎnpǐn zhǔyào chūkǒu dào Ōuzhōu.This enterprise is export-oriented; its products are mainly exported to Europe.
- ，，。Suīrán tā bú ài shuōhuà, dàn qíshí shì nèiwài xiàng, hé biérén shúxī hòu huì biàn de hěn jiàntán.Although he doesn't like to talk much, he's actually an introvert, but becomes very talkative once he gets to know people.
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