Chinese
wàidí
Meaning: foreign enemy; external threat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

面對外敵的入侵,全國上下必須團結一致。
面对外敌的入侵,全国上下必须团结一致。
Facing the invasion of foreign enemies, the whole country must unite.
城牆是為了抵禦外敵而建造的。
The city walls were built to resist foreign enemies.

Usage Notes

Refers to enemies or threats originating from outside one's country or group.

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