大肆
dà sì
Wantonly, recklessly, unrestrainedly
外行 (wài háng) — how to say "layman" in Chinese
外行
Layman, amateur, non-expert
adjective · noun
Character composition
外
outside, foreign
行
profession, trade
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
行
Walk enclosure
#144 · xíng · 6 strokes
Collocations
外行领导
wài háng lǐng dǎo
a leader without relevant expertise
外行看热闹
wài háng kàn rè nao
a layperson watches just for the spectacle
Examples
在这个专业问题上，他是个外行。
On this professional matter, he is an amateur.
我是外行。
I am a layman.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "layman" in Chinese?
"layman" in Chinese is 外行 (wài háng).
What does 外行 mean in English?
外行 (wài háng) means "Layman, amateur, non-expert".
How is 外行 pronounced?
It is pronounced wài háng (written as wai hang, waihang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "layman" in Chinese characters?
It is written 外行.
What HSK level is 外行?
外行 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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