Definition
外界 (wài jiè) refers to the outside world or external environment, often in a social, public, or abstract sense (e.g., public opinion, the world beyond one's group). Unlike 外部 (wài bù, physical exterior or organizational outside) or 外表 (wài biǎo, outward appearance), 外界 is not used for concrete surfaces or locations—it's about the broader environment or society around you.
noun
the outside worldexternal environment
Examples
- 外界。Tā hěn shǎo yǔ wài jiè jiēchù.He rarely has contact with the outside world.
- 外界。wài jiè de pínglùn duì tā yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.Comments from the outside world have a big influence on him.
- 外界。Zhè jiā gōngsī xūyào gèng duō liǎojiě wài jiè de xūqiú.This company needs to better understand the demands of the outside world.
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