外面

外面 wài miàn ㄨㄞˋ ㄇㄧㄢˋ ngoi6 min6 HSK 3

  • outside (also pr. [wai4 mian5] for this sense)
  • surface
  • exterior
  • external appearance

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 外 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 外面有霧。 It's foggy out.
  • 你去外面吗? Are you going outside?
  • 我在外面等。 I'm waiting outside.
  • 外面起霧了。 It's foggy out.
  • 外面在下雪。 It's snowing outside.

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