境外 (jìng wài) — outside a country's borders, overseas (as a location noun referring to places or entities beyond one's own country)
Definition
Used as a formal, written noun meaning 'outside a country's borders' — contrasts with 境内 ('domestic'). Compared to 海外 ('overseas'), 境外 is more official/bureaucratic and can attach to organizations or funds, not just regions.
noun
outside a country's bordersoverseas (as a location noun referring to places or entities beyond one's own country)
Examples
- 境外。Hěn duō gōng sī xiǎng jìn rù jìng wài shì chǎng.Many companies want to enter overseas markets.
- 境外。Tā cháng nián zài jìng wài gōng zuò.He works abroad year-round.
- 境外。Zhè bǐ qián lái zì jìng wài.This money comes from overseas.
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