Chinese
guówài
Meaning: abroad; overseas; foreign country
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

國外
國
外
国外
国
外

Example sentences

He plans to go abroad to study next year.
他已經從國外回來了。
他已经从国外回来了。
He has already returned from abroad.
公司從國外引進了新技術。
公司从国外引进了新技术。
The company introduced new technology from abroad.
這些水果是從國外進口的。
这些水果是从国外进口的。
These fruits are imported from abroad.
他在國外旅行時遭遇了許多困難。
他在国外旅行时遭遇了许多困难。
He encountered many difficulties while traveling abroad.
他打算大學畢業後到國外留學。
他打算大学毕业后到国外留学。
He plans to go abroad to study after graduating from university.
他常獨自到國外旅遊。
他常独自到国外旅游。
He often travels abroad alone.
他專程從國外回來參加婚禮。
他专程从国外回来参加婚礼。
He made a special trip from abroad to attend the wedding.
在國外遇到老鄉,心裡感到特別溫暖。
在国外遇到老乡,心里感到特别温暖。
Meeting a fellow countryman abroad feels especially heartwarming.
他跟隨父母一同到國外遊玩。
他跟随父母一同到国外游玩。
He followed his parents to travel abroad.

Usage Notes

Refers to areas outside of one's own country.

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