Definition
外观 (wài guān) refers to the outward appearance of objects, products, or buildings — how something looks from the outside. It differs from 外表 (wài biǎo), which can also apply to people and often contrasts with inner reality, and from 外貌 (wài mào), which is specifically a person's physical looks.
noun
outward appearanceexterior look
Examples
- 外观。Zhè kuǎn diànnǎo de wài guān shèjì hěn jiǎnjié.The exterior design of this computer is very simple.
- 外观。Fángzi de wài guān kàn qǐlai hěn xīn.The house looks new from the outside.
- 外观。Yīfu de wài guān hé shǒugǎn dōu hěn hǎo.The look and feel of the clothes are both very good.
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