Chinese

hǎiwài
Meaning: overseas; abroad
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

許多海外華人都很重視春節。
许多海外华人都很重视春节。
Many overseas Chinese attach great importance to the Spring Festival.
我們應該努力開拓海外市場。
We should strive to expand overseas markets.
這裡居住著許多海外華人。
Many overseas Chinese live here.
公司正努力拓展海外市場。
The company is working hard to expand its overseas market.
這家公司正計劃向海外市場擴張。
This company is planning to expand into overseas markets.

Usage Notes

Refers to foreign countries; literally 'beyond the sea'.

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