exotic in Chinese
exotic in Chinese is 外來 — exotic means coming from a distant, foreign place and having an unusual or excitingly different quality.
exotic in Chinese
外來
Pronounced: wài lái
Non-native to the ecosystem.
What does "exotic" mean?
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adjective Coming from a distant, foreign place and having an unusual or excitingly different quality.
"They served exotic fruits we'd never seen before."
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adjective Not native to the local environment; introduced from elsewhere.
"The park is overrun with exotic plant species that crowd out native ones."
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noun An animal or plant that is not native to the area where it is found.
"The nursery specialises in exotics that need a heated greenhouse."
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exotic in a sentence
- They served exotic fruits we'd never seen before.
- She dreamed of an exotic holiday somewhere far from home.
- The park is overrun with exotic plant species that crowd out native ones.
- The nursery specialises in exotics that need a heated greenhouse.
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What is "exotic" in Chinese?
"exotic" in Chinese is 外來. exotic means: Coming from a distant, foreign place and having an unusual or excitingly different quality.
How do you pronounce 外來?
"exotic" in Chinese is 外來, pronounced "wài lái".
How do you use "exotic" in a sentence?
Example: "They served exotic fruits we'd never seen before." In Chinese, "exotic" is 外來.
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