外
wài
What does 外 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
outer
In this place
In 外滩: the outer side of the bank — away from the old city core.
Remember this
On the name board, 外 picks which bank — outside the old core. Same outward tilt as 外国 (abroad), here locked onto one Huangpu shore.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 外 (wài) mean for travelers?
- outer
- Where will I see 外 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at The Bund. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 外 on the street?
- On the name board, 外 picks which bank — outside the old core. Same outward tilt as 外国 (abroad), here locked onto one Huangpu shore.