Learn a Chinese Character - 外 (Wài) - Outside

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 夕 (evening radical)

Stroke Count: 5 (5 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 夕 + 卜 (evening + divination)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: Wài (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

外 means outside, external, or foreign, representing things beyond boundaries.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 外面 (wài miàn) - outside
• 外国 (wài guó) - foreign country
• 外语 (wài yǔ) - foreign language

5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)

外 can function as a noun, adjective, or prefix in Chinese sentences.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, "外" often contrasts with "内" (inside), representing the distinction between internal and external realms.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

记住"夕"表示夜晚，"卜"表示占卜，合起来表示"夜晚在外占卜"的意思。