Chinese
wàiguó
Meaning: foreign country
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

外國
外
國
外国
外
国

Example sentences

He likes to travel to foreign countries very much.
這裡有很多學生,其中三個是外國人。
这里有很多学生,其中三个是外国人。
There are many students here, three of whom are foreigners.
為了應對外國產品的傾銷,政府決定提高進口關稅。
为了应对外国产品的倾销,政府决定提高进口关税。
In order to cope with the dumping of foreign products, the government decided to increase import tariffs.
很多外國人開始對中醫感興趣。
很多外国人开始对中医感兴趣。
Many foreigners are starting to get interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
外國遊客入境時需要出示有效的簽證和護照。
外国游客入境时需要出示有效的签证和护照。
Foreign tourists need to present a valid visa and passport when entering the country.
這位教授經常應邀到外國大學講學。
这位教授经常应邀到外国大学讲学。
This professor is often invited to lecture at foreign universities.
這家公司僱傭了許多外國員工。
这家公司雇佣了许多外国员工。
This company hired many foreign employees.
外國船隻不得擅自進入我國領海。
外国船只不得擅自进入我国领海。
Foreign vessels are not allowed to enter our country's territorial waters without authorization.

Usage Notes

Refers to any country other than one's own.

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