完
wán
To finish (post-verbal resultative particle)
外面 (wài miàn) — how to say "outside" in Chinese
外面
Outside
noun
Character composition
外
outside
面
side
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
在外面
zài wài miàn
outside
去外面
qù wài miàn
go outside
外面冷
wài miàn lěng
cold outside
Examples
外面下着大雨，我们别出去了
It's raining heavily outside, let's not go out
外面有很多人在跑步。
There are many people running outside.
Mnemonic
[wài miàn-] a puppy named Wai hears the rain rustling outside the door. He really wants to see what is 外面, so he presses his nose against the window glass. 🐶🌧️
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "outside" in Chinese?
"outside" in Chinese is 外面 (wài miàn).
What does 外面 mean in English?
外面 (wài miàn) means "Outside".
How is 外面 pronounced?
It is pronounced wài miàn (written as wai mian, waimian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "outside" in Chinese characters?
It is written 外面.
What HSK 3.0 level is 外面?
外面 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
Tomyo
Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition
Add 外面 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.