外面 — meaning in English

English meaning

• abroad adv In or to a foreign country.
• out adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
• outdoors adv Not inside a building; in the open air.

Senses

外面 is used for these senses in English:

• abroad (dated) Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode. [from 1150–1350)]
• out (sports) Of the ball or other playing implement, so as to pass or be situated beyond the bounds of the playing area.
• outdoors (often preceded by the) The environment outside of enclosed structures.

abroad — full definition

1. adv In or to a foreign country.
2. adv Circulating widely; known or talked about generally.

out — full definition

1. adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
2. adv No longer switched on, burning, or in operation.
3. adj No longer fashionable, current, or accepted.
4. verb To reveal something private about someone, especially their sexual orientation, without their consent.
5. noun A way of escaping an awkward or difficult situation.

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