HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
外 — outside
- Reading
- wài
- Meaning
- outside; foreign
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
外 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is wài and it means outside; foreign. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
外 appears in everyday chinese words such as 外 (outside, exterior), 外边 (outside) and 外国 (foreign country).
Chinese words containing 外
Frequently asked questions
What does 外 mean in Chinese?
外 means outside; foreign in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 外 read?
外 is read wài. Reading it inside real words — 外 and 外边 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 外 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 外 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 外 in a word?
A common word containing 外 is 外 (wài) — "outside, exterior". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 外 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 外 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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