门外 (mén wài) — outside the door
Definition
Literally 'outside the door,' but used figuratively as 'a layperson, outside the field' (e.g. 门外汉) — someone without expert knowledge. Often contrasts with 门内/内行 in set phrases.
noun
outside the door
Examples
- 门外。Tā zhàn zài mén wài děng zhe.He stood outside the door waiting.
- 门外。mén wài Yǒu hěn duō rén.There are many people outside the door.
- 门外。Qǐng bǎ xíng li fàng zài mén wài.Please put the luggage outside the door.
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