外在

wàizài

adjective #18,531

Meanings

1 external
2 extrinsic
3 outward

Characters

outside; external

to exist; to be at

Examples

不要只看外在的美。

Bùyào zhǐ kàn wàizài de měi.

Don't only look at outward beauty.

外在因素也会影响结果。

Wàizài yīnsù yě huì yǐngxiǎng jiéguǒ.

External factors can also affect the outcome.

Tips

usage

外在 is the opposite of 内在 (nèizài, internal/intrinsic). A common pair: 外在美 (external beauty) vs 内在美 (inner beauty). Often used in philosophical, psychological, or self-help contexts.

Stroke Order

外 wài

在 zài