Chinese word

外侧

Pronunciation

Pinyinwài cè

Meaning

  • nounoutside

Example

盒子的外侧很脏。hé zi de wài cè hěn zāng

The outside of the box is very dirty.

Illustration for 外侧 (outside)

More examples

手机的外侧有裂痕，需要修理。shǒu jī de wài cè yǒu liè hén xū yào xiū lǐ

There is a crack on the outside of the phone, and it needs repair.

Core concept

The outward-facing side or surface of an object, set apart from its inner side.

Common phrases

  • 手机的外侧shǒu jī de wài cè

    phone exterior

  • 杯子的外侧bēi zi de wài cè

    cup exterior

Similar words

外面wài miàn: The outer face of something, such as a box or container.
外边wài biān: The outside area around or beyond an object or place.
侧面cè miàn: A side surface or side section of an object.
表面biǎo miàn: The outer layer or visible surface of something.

Definition in Chinese

指物体靠近外面的一侧或表面，常用于区分内侧与外侧。zhǐ wù tǐ kào jìn wài miàn de yí cè huò biǎo miàn cháng yòng yú qū fēn nèi cè yǔ wài cè

Word origin

外侧 (wàicè, "outside") combines 外 (wài, "outside") + 侧 (cè, "side"), giving the idea of the side that faces outward.

Usage tips

  • English outside can describe a location, but 外侧 (wàicè, "outside") usually names a particular part or surface of an object, especially in descriptions of boxes, clothing, and packaging.

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