外
Character Breakdown
Components: 夕 + 卜
Evening divination is done outside — outer
Details
| Pinyin | wài |
| Meanings | outside |
| Stroke Count | 5 |
| Radical | 夕 (#36 — evening) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #100 most common |
Words Containing 外
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 外 | wài | outside | HSK 1 |
| 另外 | lìngwài | in addition | HSK 4 |
| 此外 | cǐwài | in addition | HSK 5 |
| 外公 | wàigōng | grandpa (mother's side) | HSK 5 |
| 意外 | yìwài | Accident | HSK 5 |
| 格外 | géwài | especially | HSK 5 |
| 外交 | wàijiāo | International Relations | HSK 5 |
| 不外 | bùwài | nothing but, only | HSK 6 |
| 不外乎 | bùwàihū | nothing but, only | HSK 6 |
| 除外 | chúwài | to exclude, not including | HSK 6 |
| 额外 | éwài | extra, additional | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 外 mean in Chinese?
外 (wài) means "outside" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 外 have?
The Chinese character 外 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 夕 (evening).
What is the radical of 外?
The radical of 外 is 夕 (evening, Kangxi radical #36).