Chinese

wàidì
Meaning: parts of the country other than where one is; foreign land
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

外
地

Example sentences

He works alone in another city and it is very hard.
他在外地工作多年,經常寫家書給父母。
他在外地工作多年,经常写家书给父母。
He has worked away from home for many years and often writes letters home to his parents.
他年輕時在外地浪蕩了幾年,後來才安定下來。
他年轻时在外地浪荡了几年,后来才安定下来。
When he was young, he wandered around away from home for several years, and only later settled down.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place that is not one's hometown or current location.

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