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海外

hǎiwài
noun HSK 6 #7,990

Meanings

  1. 1 overseas; abroad
  2. 2 foreign (countries)

Characters

海
hǎi
sea; ocean
外
wài
outside; foreign
Beyond the sea — overseas, foreign lands.

Examples

很多中国学生去海外留学。
Hěn duō Zhōngguó xuéshēng qù hǎi wài liúxué.
Many Chinese students study overseas.
这家公司有很多海外客户。
Zhè jiā gōngsī yǒu hěn duō hǎi wài kèhù.
This company has many overseas clients.
海外华人社区非常活跃。
Hǎi wài huárén shèqū fēicháng huóyuè.
Overseas Chinese communities are very active.

Tips

usage
海外 is more literary/formal than 国外 (guówài). 海外华人 (overseas Chinese) is a very common term. 海外市场 (overseas market) is used in business contexts.

Stroke Order

海 hǎi
外 wài