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HSK
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external

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

wai4lai2 wàilái

Meaning


Primary

external

Alternatives

outside

Mnemonic


Something that 来 comes from the 外 outside is by definition 外来 external.

Usage


这 是 一 个 外来 的 问题。

This is an external issue.

公司 接受 了 外来 的 投资。

The company received external investment.

外来 压力

external pressure

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