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“overseas” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎi wài

Example

节假日很多人选择去海外旅游。jié jià rì hěn duō rén xuǎn zé qù hǎi wài lǚ yóu

During holidays, many people choose to travel overseas.

Illustration for 海外 (overseas)

How to say “overseas” in Chinese

“Overseas” in Chinese is 海外 (hǎi wài).

The world beyond one's own country's borders, especially as a place for travel, study, work, or residence.

Full entry for 海外: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 海外

这家公司的产品主要销往海外市场。zhè jiā gōng sī de chán pǐn zhǔ yào xiāo wǎng hǎi wài shì chǎng

This company's products are mainly sold to overseas markets.

Tips for using 海外

  • The word fits practical plans and life settings, including 海外留学 (hǎiwài liúxué, "study abroad") and 在海外 (zài hǎiwài, "overseas"), so it can describe both an activity and where someone is.

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