外行

wài háng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

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expert

具有专业知识的人

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in one's spare time

非专业的

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layman

指缺乏专业知识的人

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

Used in informal contexts to describe someone lacking expertise.

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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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while the connoisseur recognizes the artistry, the layman simply enjoys the show

outside

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to walk