玩
wán
To play, to have fun
外边 (wài bian) — how to say "outside" in Chinese
外边
Outside
noun
Character composition
外
outside
边
side
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
去外边
qù wài bian
go outside
在外边
zài wài bian
outside
外边下雨
wài bian xià yǔ
it's raining outside
Examples
孩子们在外边玩得很开心。
The children are playing happily outside.
他在外边。
He is outside.
Mnemonic
[wài bian-] a cat named Wally meows "why!" at the window and hops outside. 🐱🚪 In the yard he runs around outside the house, chirping "bee-ann, bee-ann," because now he knows where 外边 is.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "outside" in Chinese?
"outside" in Chinese is 外边 (wài bian).
What does 外边 mean in English?
外边 (wài bian) means "Outside".
How is 外边 pronounced?
It is pronounced wài bian (written as wai bian, waibian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "outside" in Chinese characters?
It is written 外边.
What HSK 3.0 level is 外边?
外边 is on the HSK 3.0 level 1 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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