Definition
外 (wài) means 'outside' but is used mainly as a suffix after a noun (e.g., 门外 'outside the door') or as a prefix in compounds (外国, 外面). For the standalone noun meaning 'the outside / outdoors', use 外边 (wàibian) or 外面 (wàimiàn).
noun
outside (as a location)
Easily confused
- 多duōlook-alike(adjective) many, much, a lot
- 歪wāisound-alikecrooked, askew, tilted
- 处chǔlook-aliketo reside; to be situated at (a place or situation)
Examples
- 。Tā zʰài mén wài.He is outside the door.
- 。Qǐng zhàn wài miàn.Please stand outside.
- 。Wǒmen qù wài miàn wán.We are going outside to play.
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