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面

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The word "外面" is formed by combining the character "外", meaning "outside" or "external", with the character "面", meaning "face" or "surface". Together, they create a compound word where "外" modifies "面" to specify the outer face or surface, resulting in the meaning "outside" or "exterior".

Example Sentences Hide

外面下雨了。

Wài miàn xià yǔ le.

It is raining outside.

我喜欢外面的风景。

Wǒ xǐ huān wài miàn de fēng jǐng.

I like the scenery outside.

外面太阳很大，我们去散步吧。

Wài miàn tài yáng hěn dà, wǒ men qù sàn bù ba.

The sun is very bright outside, let's go for a walk.

如果外面太吵，我就关窗户。

Rú guǒ wài miàn tài chǎo, wǒ jiù guān chuāng hu.

If it is too noisy outside, I will close the window.

尽管外面局势混乱，他决定继续旅行。

Jǐn guǎn wài miàn jú shì hùn luàn, tā jué dìng jì xù lǚ xíng.

Despite the chaotic situation outside, he decided to continue traveling.

Word Definition - 外面

wài miàn outside (also pr. [wài mian] for this sense); surface; exterior; external appearance

Individual Character Details

外 wài
面 miàn, miàn, miàn