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外人

wàirén
noun #10,029

Meanings

  1. 1 outsider; stranger
  2. 2 foreigner; someone outside one's group

Examples

HSK 2
这是家里的事，不要告诉外人。
Zhè shì jiālǐ de shì, búyào gàosù wàirén.
This is a family matter, don't tell outsiders.
HSK 4
你不是外人，不用客气。
Nǐ búshì wàirén, búyòng kèqi.
You're not an outsider, no need to be polite.
HSK 4
外人很难理解他们的关系。
Wàirén hěn nán lǐjiě tāmen de guānxi.
Outsiders can hardly understand their relationship.

Tips

culture
In Chinese culture, the inside/outside distinction (内/外) is important. Saying 你 不是 外人 ('you're not an outsider') is a warm way to include someone as part of your inner circle.

Stroke Order

外 wài
人 rén