外面
wài miàn
Definitions
- 1. outside (also pr. [wài mian] for this sense)
- 2. surface
- 3. exterior
- 4. external appearance
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
外面 is typically a noun meaning 'outside', not a preposition. Use 在...外面 for 'outside of something'.
Example Sentences
5 shown外面 下雪了。
It's snowing outside.
外面 下雨了，别忘记带伞。
It's raining outside, don't forget to bring an umbrella.
外面 在打雷，我们别出去了。
It's thundering outside, let's not go out.
外面 一点动静都没有，太安静了。
There's no movement outside at all; it's too quiet.
外面 下着雪，屋里却暖烘烘的。
Outside it's snowing, but inside it's warm and cozy.
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