100+ likes = 1 month · Link + screenshot · Up to 12 monthsLearn more
logoHSK Read

Search HSK Read

Search for a command to run...

Try for free

外 (wài): outside, exterior

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 1noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
outside, exterior
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 1
Strokes
5
Radical
夕
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • outside
  • in addition
  • foreign
  • external
  • outside
  • external
  • in addition
  • besides

Chinese explanation

  • 跟“里”或“内”相对,表示某一范围之外的地方或表面
  • 表示不是本身所在的、别的地方或别的人,如外人、外校
  • 指关系疏远的、非正式的,如见外、外号
  • 用在数量词后表示超过某个范围,如二十以外。

Animated stroke order

Watch the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Stroke-by-stroke breakdown

Each tile shows one stroke in the correct writing order.

5 strokes

Free printable worksheet

Preview the practice sheet, then download the PDF.

Create a custom worksheet

Example sentences

。

He is waiting for the bus outside.

。

My older brother works in another city.

。

This piece of clothing was bought in a foreign country.

,。

Everyone has arrived except him.

Keep exploring nearby meanings, levels, and sounds.

Unlock related vocabulary

Sign in to explore related vocabulary and personalized translations.

Sign in