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wài

What does 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.