外行

wài háng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. layman
2. amateur

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 内行 nèi háng 内行 nèi háng expert 具有专业知识的人: expert

Related words

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• 业余 yè yú 业余 yè yú in one's spare time 非专业的: in one's spare time

Synonyms

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• 门外汉 mén wài hàn 门外汉 mén wài hàn layman 指缺乏专业知识的人: layman

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Often used as an adjective or noun, but can be confused with 外人 (outsider).

Formality

Used in informal contexts to describe someone lacking expertise.

Example Sentences

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对于电脑修理，他完全是个 外行 。

He is a complete layman when it comes to computer repair.

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Words Containing 外行

• 内行看门道，外行看热闹 内行看门道，外行看热闹 nèi háng kàn mén dao , wài háng kàn rè nao: while the connoisseur recognizes the artistry, the layman simply enjoys the show

Child Words of 外行

• 外 外 wài: outside
• 行 行 háng: row
• 行 行 xíng: to walk