外边 (wài bian) — outside, the space outdoors or beyond an enclosed area; a place away from one's home or indoors
Definition
外边 (wài bian) is the everyday spoken word for 'outside' (outdoors, beyond a room). It is the same as 外面 but more casual; 旁边 is 'beside', not outside.
noun
outsidethe space outdoors or beyond an enclosed areaa place away from one's home or indoors
Easily confused
Examples
- 外边。Xiǎo māo zài wài bian.The kitten is outside.
- 外边！Wǒ men qù wài bian wán ba!Let's go play outside!
- 外边，。wài bian Hěn lěng, nǐ duō chuān yī fu.It's very cold outside; wear more clothes.
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