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外
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 外
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 外 | wài | outside; in addition |
| 另外 | lìng wài | additional; in addition |
| 此外 | cǐ wài | besides; in addition |
| 格外 | gé wài | especially; particularly |
| 外交 | wài jiāo | diplomacy; diplomatic |
| 意外 | yì wài | unexpected; accident |
| 额外 | é wài | extra; added |
| 例外 | lì wài | exception; to be an exception |
FAQ
How many strokes does 外 have?
外 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 外?
The pinyin for 外 is wài. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄨㄞˋ.
What does 外 mean in Chinese?
外 means: outside; in addition. It appears in common words such as 外、另外、此外.